Humidity effect on epiphytic microflora development and seed germination of spring bread wheat by O. F. Khamova, P. V. Popolzukhin, O. S. Dmitrenko

“…On increasing the initial moisture content of seeds to 17%, the number of microorganisms on them increased significantly, and germination decreased after three years of storage in plastic containers to 0–1.9% in 28 months (2.3 years). …”
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Identification of novel antiviral host factors by functional gene expression analysis using in vitro HBV infection assay systems. by Takuto Nosaka, Tatsushi Naito, Yu Akazawa, Kazuto Takahashi, Hidetaka Matsuda, Masahiro Ohtani, Tsutomu Nishizawa, Hiroaki Okamoto, Yasunari Nakamoto

“…Knockdown of STAT1 increased viral products in HBV-transfected HepG2 cells, but decreased in HBV-infected PXB cells. RNA microarray was performed using HBV-infected PXB cells with STAT1 knockdown. …”
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Plug-In Repetitive Control for Magnetic Bearings Based on Equivalent-Input-Disturbance by Gang Huang, Bolong Liu, Songlin Yuan, Xinyi Shi

“…First, a linearized model of the magnetic bearing rotor containing parameter fluctuations due to the eddy current effect and temperature rise effect is established, and a plug-in repetitive controller (PRC) is designed to enhance the rejection effect of periodic disturbances. …”
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Straightforward method for preparing a user-customizable DNA marker by improved overlap extension polymerase chain reaction by ZHANG Yuanyuan, YAN Yan, JIN Yulan, DONG Weiren, ZHOU Jiyong

“…The number of small fragments of DNA decreased and the number of large fragments of DNA increased gradually with the increased number of PCR cycles. …”
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Bicomponent ZnO-Ag janus nanoparticles with high antitumor activity <I>in vitro</I> by O. V. Bakina, V. R. Zhou, M. I. Lerner

“…The high antitumor activity of nanoparticles with a minimum silver content can be explained by a decrease in the size of silver fragments from 46 nm to 23 nm and a decrease in the average particle size from 92 nm to 54 nm. …”
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HNF-1β alleviates podocyte injury in lupus nephritis by maintaining endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis by Jie Yu, Bing Guo, Fan Zhang, Miao Liu, Ying Xie, Hui-mei Zou, Yuan-yuan Ruan, Xiao-min An, Pei-lei Chen, Ying-qin Luo, Ming-jun Shi, Li-fen Xu

“…Objective The current study aims to elucidate the critical function of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (HNF1-β) in lupus nephritis (LN) by investigating its modulation of the Derlin-1/valosin-containing protein (VCP)/VCP-interacting membrane selenoprotein (VIMP) complex, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and podocyte apoptosis.Methods In vitro and in vivo models of LN were established using glomerular podocytes treated with LN serum and MRL/lpr mice, respectively. …”
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“Investigating the Synergistic Effects of Curcumin on the Oxidative Stability of Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) Oil: A Kinetic Study” by Mahya Azari, Mahsan Karimi, Seyed Mohammad Mazloomi, Mohammad-Taghi Golmakani, Azam Abbasi

“…In the current study, the change in entropy (ΔS) decreases to 1000 ppm curcumin which explains the slower rate of oxidation in this case. …”
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New application of smart packaging by using sumac extract for detecting lactic cheese aging by Shaghayegh Roozbahani, Mahnoosh Parsaeimehr, Ashkan Jebelli Javan, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad

“…Also, by adding sumac extract, the moisture and water vapor permeability of the films decreased. The produced films had good antimicrobial properties against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Nonwoven Geotextile-Encased Cinder Gravel Column in Improving Load-Bearing and Deformation Characteristics of Soft Clay by Narob Kifle Tefera, Damtew Tsige Melese, Habte Tamirat Bafena, Adamu Beyene Negesa

“…The load-carrying capacity of the clay soil decreased with increment in diameter of the column whereas it is directly related to the volume replacement ratio. …”
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Microscopically controlled surgery with three-dimensional histology, tumescent local anesthesia and intracutaneous sutures for high tension in the treatment of skin cancer by H. Breuninger, I. A. Belova

“…We reviewed German standards for skin cancer treatment and currently available research literature on the treatment methods used for skin cancer.Results. …”
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The rheology of the geological medium of interblock seismically active faults in the continental lithosphere: a key to understanding the generation of the strongest earthquakes in... by S. I. Sherman, E. A. Gorbunova

“…In the period when a future earthquake source develops and grows, the physical properties of the host rocks are assumed to change substantially, and both the viscosity and the relative shear strength decreases. At the moment of time when a strong earthquake takes place, the viscosity of the rocks in its focus is at its minimum value and thus favorable for high-amplitude interblock shearing under the current regional stress and unchanged geodynamic factors. …”
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Telehealth coaching in older adults, behavior change, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: analyses from The Brain Health Champion Study by Brittany McFeeley, Casey Nicastri, Taylor Krivanek, Kirk R. Daffner, Kirk R. Daffner, Seth A. Gale, Seth A. Gale

“…IntroductionWhen COVID-19 containment strategies were imposed in March 2020, we became interested in how these restrictions might interfere with brain-healthy behaviors of older adults who were either actively participating in or who had recently completed our telehealth behavior change intervention. …”
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The effect of in-situ electrochemical grafting of KH-792 onto carbon fibers on surface properties by Yan-lin Li, Chong-pan Ma, Xiao-lei Sun, Qi-hang Lou, Yuan-jian Tong, Yu Wang

“…Electrochemical grafting and acid ion etching lead to a slight decrease in the degree of graphitization (R) of carbon fibers, but the mechanical properties remain stable After treatment with KH-792 under 3 mA·cm−2 current density conditions, KH-792 treatment resulted in a peak of active functional group content on the surface of carbon fibers. …”
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Influence of calcium carbonate reinforcement on mechanical properties and sustainability of hdpe-recycled plastic composites for industrial applications by Yassin Ahmed, Mohammed Ahmad

“…Currently, the demand for sustainable materials has led to an interest in polymer composites filled with mineral fillers and recycled materials. …”
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Nanoindentation Simulation of Hardening Caused by Cr Precipitates in FeCr Alloy by WANG Shumin, HE Xinfu, CAO Jinli

“…By analyzing the dislocations, it is found that the dislocation length in Fe matrix containing Cr clusters decreases obviously, while the nucleation time of dislocations and the depth of indenter when dislocations nucleate slightly increase, indicating that the addition of Cr clusters slightly slows down the nucleation of dislocations and significantly hinders the expansion of dislocations in the matrix. …”

Effect of Using Under Sieve Beans in Growing Quail Diets on Performance, Carcass Traits and Some Serum Parameters by Cevher Şamil Çaldağı, Alpönder Yıldız

“…In the current research, it was aimed to determine the effect of the use of under sieve beans, which are not suitable for human consumption, in the diets of growing quails on performance, carcass, and serum parameters. …”
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Proteomics Analysis Suggests Mitochondria Disorders and Cell Death Lead to Spaghetti Meat Myopathy by Brian Bowker, Byungwhi Kong, Hong Zhuang, Janghan Choi, Majid Shakeri

“…Spaghetti meat (SM) is a myopathy that affects the structural integrity of pectoralis major muscles in broilers and accounts for decreased meat acceptability and significant economic losses for the industry. …”
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Utilizing pistachio green hull extract to produce sugar-free muffins with antioxidant and antidiabetic potential by Amin Karimi, Amir pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Mohsen Barzegar, Mohammad Rahmati, Nooshin Bazsefidpar, Arash Soltani, Seid Mahdi Jafari

“…The current study aimed to produce sugar-free muffins containing pistachio green hull extract (PGHE) as a natural source of antioxidant and antidiabetic compounds. …”
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Network pharmacology-based prediction and “gut microbiota-inflammation-brain axis” validation of the active ingredients and potential mechanisms of Plantagins Herba for treating di... by Zhixuan Huang, Zhixuan Huang, Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Hui Li, Hui Li, Hui Li, Yangwen Ai, Yangwen Ai, Dongyue Zhou, Dongyue Zhou

“…BackgroundDiabetes-related cognitive dysfunction (DRCD) is increasingly recognized as a common complication. However, there are currently no specific remedies for DRCD. Plantagins Herba contains many active ingredients that can regulate blood lipids and blood glucose. …”
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Why a strong global plastics treaty is essential for agricultural systems, food safety, food security and human health by Marie-France Dignac, Melissa Bakhos, Susanne Brander, Gabin Colombini, Megan Deeney, Etienne Dufour, Violette Geissen, Asta Hooge, Esperanza Huerta Lwanga, Baptiste Monsaingeon, Kristian Syberg, Joe Yates

“…An ambitious global plastics treaty is urgently needed to decrease soil pollution from microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), originating both from intentional uses of agricultural plastics and from composts and sludges applied to soils, contaminated due to the increasing plastic production and use. …”
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