Impact of Advanced Impregnation Technologies on the Bioactivity, Bioaccessibility, and Quality of a Hydrolyzed Collagen-Enriched Apple Snack by Helena Nuñez, Rodrigo Retamal, Aldonza Jaques, Marlene Pinto, Pedro Valencia, Mónika Valdenegro, Cristian Ramirez, Sergio Almonacid, Andrés Córdova

“…In vitro digestion demonstrated that the (VI) treatment resulted in the highest degree of collagen bioaccessibility (~90%), underscoring the effectiveness of this method in improving nutrient delivery compared with the 65% MP, ~70% US, and ~74% methods. …”
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In Vitro Flexural Testing of Clear Aligner Materials: A Scoping Review of Methods, Results, and Clinical Relevance by Gavin Nugent, Alvaro Munoz, Chris Louca, Alessandro Vichi

“…All studies used three-point bending to assess mechanical properties. …”
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Liposomal Formulations of Novel BODIPY Dimers as Promising Photosensitizers for Antibacterial and Anticancer Treatment by Weronika Porolnik, Magdalena Ratajczak, Aleksandra Mackowiak, Marek Murias, Malgorzata Kucinska, Jaroslaw Piskorz

“…UV-Vis measurements indicated that the dimeric structure of obtained BODIPYs did not significantly influence the positions of the absorption maxima. Emission properties and singlet oxygen generation studies revealed a strong heavy atom effect of brominated and iodinated BODIPY dimers, manifested by fluorescence intensity reduction and increased singlet oxygen generation ability compared to analog without halogen atoms. …”
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The Protective Effects and Immunological Responses Induced by a Carboxymethyl Cellulose Microcapsule-Coated Inactivated Vaccine Against Largemouth Bass Ranavirus (LMBRaV) in Largem... by Jiale Zhai, Yuding Fan, Yiqun Li, Mingyang Xue, Yan Meng, Zhenyu Huang, Jie Ma, Yong Zhou, Nan Jiang

“…Results: After the oral administration of micro-CMC@LIV, the detection of LMBRaV major capsid protein confirmed effective antigen release and absorption in the midgut and hindgut. Neutralizing antibody titers were significantly higher (1:81.71) in the micro-CMC@LIV group compared to the uncoated vaccine group (1:21.69). …”
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Composite Flours Based on Black Lentil Seeds and Sprouts with Nutritional, Phytochemical and Rheological Impact on Bakery/Pastry Products by Christine (Neagu) Dragomir, Sylvestre Dossa, Călin Jianu, Ileana Cocan, Isidora Radulov, Adina Berbecea, Florina Radu, Ersilia Alexa

“…This paper aimed to study the nutritional, phytochemical and rheological properties of some composite flours based on wheat flour (WF) mixed with non-germinated (LF) and sprouted lentil flour (SLF), in order to fortify the wheat flour and to obtain functional bakery/pastry products. …”
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PBAT biocomposites reinforced with açaí seed residues: Exploring sustainable material development by Odilon Leite-Barbosa, Mateus Santos da Silva, Debora Cristina da Silva Santos, Fernanda Cristina Fernandes Braga, Marcelo Ferreira Leão de Oliveira, Marcia Gomes de Oliveira, Sérgio Neves Monteiro, Valdir Florêncio Veiga-Junior

“…The thermal resistance of all biocomposites showed a similar weight loss curve profile as a function of temperature, with a slight reduction in the initial degradation temperature (Tonset) compared to neat PBAT. Water absorption rose from 0.50 % in neat PBAT to 3.75 % at 40 % filler, attributed to the hydrophilic nature of the residues. …”
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Development of antimicrobial textile using in‐situ AgNPs and evaluation of comfort performance for biomedical applications by Sonjit Kumar Saha, Md. Rubel Alam, Md. Reazuddin Repon, Abu Bakr Siddique, Ayub Ali, Tanvir Ahmed Chowdhury

“…Furthermore, treating the fabrics with AgNO3 enhances their ability to manage moisture, facilitating faster absorption and quicker drying compared to untreated fabrics where 100% Cotton @T show maximum OMMC (overall moisture management characteristics) value of 0.371 ± 0.012. …”
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Translocation of black carbon particles to human intestinal tissueResearch in context by Thessa Van Pee, Kenneth Vanbrabant, Leen Rasking, Peter Van Eyken, Janneke Hogervorst, Philip Caenepeel, Marcel Ameloot, Michelle Plusquin, Tim S. Nawrot

“…One of the hypothesized underlying mechanisms is the absorption of air pollution-related particles from the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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In silico exploration of anticancer plant phytochemicals for EGFR-targeted lung cancer therapy by Chaity Debnath Dipa, Sharika Hossain, Md. Moinul Karim Chy, Mohammad Sheikh Farider Rahman, Tanvir Kayes, Afia Maimuna Easha, Abu Tayab Moin, Suvarna N. Vakare, Rajesh B. Patil, Bidduth Kumar Sarkar

“…Finally, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were performed to assess the stability of the EGFR-ligand complexes. The docking studies revealed high binding energies for kaempferol (− 8.5 kcal/mol), morin (− 8.5 kcal/mol), and isorhamnetin (− 8.7 kcal/mol) with the ATP-binding site of EGFR, compared to the reference drug, erlotinib (− 7 kcal/mol). …”
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Seed priming with Fe3O4-SiO2 nanocomposites simultaneously mitigate Cd and Cr stress in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.): A way forward for sustainable environmental management by Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Jamilur R. Ansari, Ali Noman, Wasim Javed, Jong Cheol Lee, Muhammad Aqeel, Muhammad Waseem, Sang Soo Lee

“…Seed priming with a composite of iron oxide (Fe3O4) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) is an innovative technique to mitigate cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr) uptake in plants from rooting media. The current study explored the impact of seed priming with varying levels of Fe3O4 NPs, SiO2 NPs, and Fe3O4-SiO2 nanocomposites on Cd and Cr absorption and phytotoxicity, metal-induced oxidative stress mitigation, growth and biomass yield of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). …”
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Molecular surface coverage standards by reference-free GIXRF supporting SERS and SEIRA substrate benchmarking by Cara Eleonora, Hönicke Philipp, Kayser Yves, Beckhoff Burkhard, Giovannozzi Andrea M., Klapetek Petr, Zoccante Alberto, Cossi Maurizio, Tay Li-Lin, Boarino Luca, Ferrarese Lupi Federico

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Occupational exposure to traditional and emerging organophosphate esters: A comparison of levels across different sources and blood distribution by Jingren Cui, Yanhui Ge, Meiqi Guo, Lianying Zhang, Shaohan Zhang, Leicheng Zhao, Yumeng Shi, Mujtaba Baqar, Yiming Yao, Hongkai Zhu, Lei Wang, Zhipeng Cheng, Hongwen Sun

“…Dust ingestion has been evidenced to be the main exposure pathway compared to dermal absorption and inhalation. The median concentration (ng/mL) of OPEs in blood matrices descended order as follow: whole blood (13.1) > serum (11.6) > plasma (10.4) for ∑tri-OPEs, and plasma (3.51) > serum (0.36) > whole blood (0.23) for ∑di-OPEs. …”
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Differences in rectal fecal microbes among Hu sheep, Tibetan sheep, and their hybrid breeds and their relationship with growth traits by Dan Xu, Jiangbo Cheng, Yukun Zhang, Deyin Zhang, Kai Huang, Xiaolong Li, Yuan Zhao, Liming Zhao, Xiaobin Yang, Panpan Cui, Zongwu Ma, Huibin Tian, Xiuxiu Weng, Xiaoxue Zhang, Weimin Wang

“…The intestine is an important organ for nutrient absorption and is also the largest immune organ in the body. …”
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Improvement of dye-sensitized solar cells' performance via co-sensitization of new azo thiazole organic dyes with ruthenium (II) based N-719 dye by Salhah D. Al-Qahtani, Rua B. Alnoman, Nada M. Alatawi, Kholood M. Alkhamis, Abrar Bayazeed, Amerah Alsoliemy, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly

“…They possess a rod-like molecular structure and exhibit strong UV–vis absorption near 600 nm. Co-sensitization studies were also conducted with the ruthenium complex N719. …”
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A novel risk factor for dementia: chronic microplastic exposure by Elif Gecegelen, Mete Ucdal, Burcu Balam Dogu

“…Recent bioaccumulation studies have revealed significantly elevated microplastic concentrations in the brains of dementia patients compared to non-dementia controls, supporting a potential dose-dependent relationship. …”
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Lower Limb Joint Coordination and Coordination Variability During Landing: A Scoping Review by Javad Sarvestan, Niloofar Fakhraei Rad

“…Females displayed more constrained patterns and lower coordination variability compared to males, particularly at the knee joint. …”
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<i>In Vitro</i> Antibacterial Activities and Calf Thymus DNA–Bovine Serum Albumin Interactions of Tridentate NNO Hydrazone Schiff Base–Metal Complexes by Maida Katherine Triviño-Rojas, Santiago José Jiménez-Lopez, Richard D’Vries, Alberto Aragón-Muriel, Dorian Polo-Cerón

“…The crystal structure of the HL ligand was determined through single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The in vitro antibacterial activities of the HL ligand and its metal(II) complexes against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria demonstrated that the metal(II) complexes displayed greater antimicrobial activities compared to the free Schiff base ligand. …”
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Effects of Structural Configurations on the Bending Performance and Dimensional Stability of Laminated Bamboo Made from Two Gigantochloa Species by Norwahyuni Mohd Yusof, Mohd Zuhri Mohamed Yusoff, Pairdah Md Tahir, Redzuan Mohammad Suffian James, Mohd Khairun Anwar Uyup, Petar Antov, Juliana Abdul Halip, Izwan Johari, Seng Hua Lee

“…Results showed that PUR-bonded bamboo had lower thickness swelling (TS) and water absorption (WA). While bamboo species did not significantly affect bending performance, the adhesive type, lay-up pattern, and arrangement were influential. …”
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Diastereoselective Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Spiro[chromane-2,4′-pyrimidin]-2′(3′<i>H</i>)-ones as Novel Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Agents by Alena S. Karandeeva, Natalia A. Bogdanova, Mariya V. Kabanova, Sergey I. Filimonov, Zhanna V. Chirkova, Anna A. Romanycheva, Valeria A. Panova, Anton A. Shetnev, Nurila A. Togyzbayeva, Saken A. Kanzhar, Nurbol O. Appazov, Kyrill Yu. Suponitsky

“…Notably, the (2<i>S</i>*,4<i>R</i>*,6′<i>R</i>*)-diastereomers exhibited significant antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains with minimal inhibition concentration down to 2 µg/mL, while derivatives containing vicinal bisphenol moieties demonstrated potent antioxidant activity, with IC₅₀ values (12.5 µg/mL) comparable to ascorbic acid. Pharmacokinetic analysis of selected hit compounds revealed favorable drug-like properties, including high gastrointestinal absorption and blood-brain barrier permeability. …”
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Fermentation of faba bean flour as a pre-treatment in high-moisture extrusion for simultaneous fortification of vitamin B12 and reduction of raffinose oligosaccharides in meat anal... by Katja Kantanen, Bhawani Chamlagain, Valentina Succi, Siri Seppänen, Minnamari Edelmann, Aino Siitonen, Lotta Kemppinen, Asmo Kemppinen, Mikko Kangas, Pekka Varmanen, Vieno Piironen, Kirsi Jouppila

“…Extrudates containing the fermented mass had a layered structure and, compared to control extrudates, a softer texture in general, a more brittle structure, lighter colour, and reduced water absorption capacity.…”
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