Immune composition of the mononuclear cell fraction of human umbilical cord blood by Karen Kikuta, Esmond Lee, Esmond Lee, Esmond Lee, Talia Menezes, Hannah Fung, Alvaro Amorin, Aditi Agrawal, Theodore L. Roth, Matthew Porteus, Matthew Porteus, Matthew Porteus

“…The study also compares the UCB data to adult peripheral blood (PB) mononuclear cells to identify differences in immune maturity. Using flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-Seq), we analyzed UCB and adult PB MNC samples to characterize the cell surface protein and transcriptomic profiles of different immune subsets. …”
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Prior COVID-19 infection increases degenerated oocytes but does not affect IVF outcomes: a prospective cohort study by Huijun Chen, Huijun Chen, Huijun Chen, Hongxin Guo, Qi Zhao, Yuan Li, Yuan Li, Ge Lin, Ge Lin, Philipp Kalk, Philipp Kalk, Berthold Hocher, Berthold Hocher, Berthold Hocher, Berthold Hocher, Fei Gong, Fei Gong

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Extraction and Characterization of Novel Natural Hydroxyapatite Bioceramic by Thermal Decomposition of Waste Ostrich Bone by Komal Prasad Malla, Sagar Regmi, Achyut Nepal, Sitaram Bhattarai, Ram Jeewan Yadav, Shinichi Sakurai, Rameshwar Adhikari

“…HAp was characterized by different analytical tools such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Effect of Sintering Temperature on Structural and Morphological Properties of Europium (III) Oxide Doped Willemite by Nur Fatin Syamimi, Khamirul Amin Matori, Way Foong Lim, Sidek Abdul Aziz, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid

“…XRD analysis detected the presence of rhombohedral crystalline phase in the doped samples sintered at different temperatures. FE-SEM and bulk density results confirmed that doping of the willemite with Eu2O3 effectively enhanced densification. …”
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Differential regulation of fetal bone marrow and liver hematopoiesis by yolk-sac-derived myeloid cells by Benjamin Weinhaus, Shelli Homan, Morgan Kincaid, Aryan Tadwalkar, Xiaowei Gu, Sumit Kumar, Anastasiya Slaughter, Jizhou Zhang, Qingqing Wu, J. Matthew Kofron, Ty D. Troutman, Tony DeFalco, Daniel Lucas

“…Depletion of yolk-sac-derived myeloid cells increases fetal liver hematopoietic stem cell numbers, function and erythropoiesis independent of osteoclast activity. …”
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Modification of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membrane by Polymer Blending with Phase Inversion Method by Muhfadzalah - Muhfadzalah, Umi - Fathanah, Sri - Aprilia, Syawaliah - Muchtar, Mukramah - Yusuf

“…Variations of dope solution were made by adding 1% by weight of PVP and 1, 2, and 3% by weight of chitosan into three different PVDF polymer solutions. The effect of additives on the membrane was obtained by evaluating chemical functional groups by ATR-FTIR, morphological changes by SEM, and filtration performance. …”
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Study on component optical properties and photoaging behavior mechanism for asphalt binders by Fushou Zhao, Tengjiang Yu, Ziqi Chen, Yubo Hui, Xiangrui Ji, Junxiang Liu, Yapeng Li

“…Secondly, the component optical properties of asphalt binders were analyzed by MD simulation, and the evolution mechanism of optical properties for asphalt binders was explored by combining with its electrostatic potential and functional group characteristics. Finally, the rationality of MD simulation can be proved by asphalt SEM tests, and the component optical properties of asphalt binders and the photoaging behavior mechanism can be further analyzed. …”
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Influence of chitosan/gelatin/zinc oxide nanoparticles on mechanical and biological properties of three-dimensional scaffolds for tissue engineering by Parasto Hadaddi, Azadeh Asefnejad

“…Materials and Methods:The scaffolds were printed using chitosan and different ratios of gelatin and coated with sodium alginate and different ratios of nanoparticles. …”
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Ecologically facilitative green approach for synthesizing gold nanoparticles: a screening study of bioactivities by Sumaira Mumtaz, Ietzaz Husain, Muhammad Javid Iqbal

“…The FTIR spectra of Au*nps indicated the role of different functional groups (alkane, aromatic ester, thiol, nitro, and aldehyde) of EMk during synthesis. …”
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Synthesis, properties and enzymatic biodegradation behavior of fluorinated poly(ε-caprolactone)s by G. Acik

“…This study reports on the synthesis of new fluoro functionalized poly(ε-caprolactone)s (F-PCLs) via ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of ε-caprolactone (ε-CL) for different time intervals (24 and 48 h.) by using 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol (OFP) as an initiator. …”
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An Investigation into the Evolutionary Characteristics and Expression Patterns of the Basic Leucine Zipper Gene Family in the Endangered Species <i>Phoebe bournei</i> Under Abiotic... by Yizhuo Feng, Almas Bakari, Hengfeng Guan, Jingyan Wang, Linping Zhang, Menglan Xu, Michael Nyoni, Shijiang Cao, Zhenzhen Zhang

“…Additionally, expression analysis of public RNA-seq data showed that <i>PbbZIP</i> genes are distributed across multiple tissues, exhibiting distinct expression patterns specific to root bark, root xylem, stem bark, stem xylem, and leaves. We also performed qRT-PCR analysis on five representative <i>PbbZIP</i> genes (<i>PbbZIP14</i>, <i>PbbZIP26</i>, <i>PbbZIP32</i>, <i>PbbZIP67</i>, and <i>PbbZIP69</i>). …”
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Evaluation of the Yield and Agronomic Traits of Tropical alfalfa Cultivars in Sistan\'s Warm and Dry Climate by Ahmad Ghasemi, Mohammad Reza Narouierad, Mahmoud Mohammad ghasemi, Behnam Bakhshi

“…Days to greening, days to flowering, plant height, leaf-to-stem percentage, stem diameter, stem number, dry matter percentage, and wet and dry fodder yields were the traits measured during the experiment. …”
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Nutritional and Health Consequences of Bauhinia variegata by Muhammad Yasir Naeem, Senay Ugur

“…Several plant portions, like roots, stem and stem bark, leaves, buds and flowers, are not only popular in different disease treatment but also useful in the manufacture of fibers, gum and to conserve the nature. …”
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Assessment of Hidden Hearing Loss in Tinnitus patients with Normal hearing by Yomna Magdy Zoghba, Wessam Mostafa Essawy, Mona Ahmed Kotait, Afaf Ahmed Emara

“…Cochlear and auditory nerve functioning were assessed using distortion product otoacoustic emissions, click-evoked auditory brain stem response (ABR), and electrocochleography (EchoG). …”
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Study of Structural Evolution and Magnetic Behavior of Ni50Mn45Sn5 Alloy by Dinesh Saini, Satyavir Singh, MK Banerjee, K. Sachdev

“…Moreover, changes in lattice parameters and lattice strain as a function of milling time is also studied. Change in morphology of particles with increasing milling time has been studied by SEM. …”
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Greeting Others: Hermeneutics Of The Greeting Ritual In The Esan And àlago Communities In Nigeria by Moufoutaou Adjeran, Adignondé Blandine Alice Wetohossou, Aidegue Akhideno Sr Elizabeth Njoku

“…Based on in situ observation of greeting rituals and their contexts of application, we have come to the conclusion that the functioning of this social practice stems from politeness and social organisation marked by precise choices and appropriate gestures. …”
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Structural Integrity and Life Assessment of Ti-6Al-4V Orthopaedic Implants by Katarina Čolić, Svetlana M. Kostić, Simon Sedmak, Nenad Gubeljak, Aleksandar Grbović

“…Though rare, femoral component failures are well-documented complications that can occur after hip prosthetic implantation. Most stem fractures happen in the first third of the implant due to the loosening of the proximal stem and fixation of the distal stem, leading to bending and eventual fatigue failure. …”
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Application of Mn-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide as an Adsorbent for the Removal of Arsenic from Synthetic Acid Mine Drainage by Chairul - Irawan, Ayu Ratma Sari, Aproditha Yulianingtias, Rizani Aulia Melinda, Agus Mirwan

“…The adsorbent characterizations of SEM and XRD analysis showed that the Mn-Fe LDH had many different functional groups and a high specific surface area for the adsorption processes. …”
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Aging and Osteoarthritis: An Inevitable Encounter? by Thomas Hügle, Jeroen Geurts, Corina Nüesch, Magdalena Müller-Gerbl, Victor Valderrabano

“…The mechanistic influence of aging on OA has different facets. On a molecular level, matrix proteins such as collagen or proteoglycans are modified, which alters cartilage function. …”
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A Brief History of Cell Culture: From Harrison to Organs-on-a-Chip by Lincoln Gozzi Moro, Lucas Pires Guarnier, Maurício Fogaça Azevedo, Julia Amanda Rodrigues Fracasso, Marco Aurélio Lucio, Mateus Vidigal de Castro, Marlon Lemos Dias, Francislaine Aparecida dos Reis Lívero, João Tadeu Ribeiro-Paes

“…Subsequently, Johannes Holtfreter, Aron Moscona, and Joseph Leighton introduced methodological innovations in three-dimensional (3D) cell culture, initiated by Alexis Carrel, laying the groundwork for future consolidation and expansion of the use of 3D cell culture in different areas of biomedical sciences. The advent of induced pluripotent stem cells by Takahashi and Yamanaka in 2006 was revolutionary, enabling the reprogramming of differentiated cells into a pluripotent state. …”
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