Dominant height growth modeling of Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) in Beni Imloul forest, northern Algeria by Dalila Kherchouche, Mostefa Goubi, Tahar Sghaier, Abdallah Bentouati, Khedidja Zeghichi, Said Slimani

“… To predict the quality site-index for stands of the Aleppo pine forest of Beni Imloul (Algeria), six algebraic and generalized algebraic difference equations (ADA/GADA) derived from the three base functions of Hossfeld, Bertalanffy-Richards and Lundqvist-Korf were adjusted and compared using cross-sections collected from 51 cut trees based on the stem-analysis method. …”
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Electrohydrodynamic redox printing vs magnetron sputtering: Enhancing hardness of nanoporous silver with twinning and structural order by Nikolaus Porenta, Rebecca A. Gallivan, Joshua Galvis Melo, Ralph Spolenak

“…Nanoporous (np) metals are used for a variety of applications including actuators, catalysts, and sensors. 3D printing enabled multi-functional design offers a pathway for enhancing performance in these applications. …”
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Structure of the complex of C1q-like 3 protein with adhesion-GPCR BAI3 by Yi Miao, Haoqing Wang, Kevin M. Jude, Jie Wang, Jinzhao Wang, Marius Wernig, Thomas C. Südhof

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Single cell qPCR reveals that additional HAND2 and microRNA-1 facilitate the early reprogramming progress of seven-factor-induced human myocytes. by Emre Bektik, Adrienne Dennis, Prateek Prasanna, Anant Madabhushi, Ji-Dong Fu

“…We first validated 46 pairs of TaqMan® primers/probes that had sufficient efficiency and sensitivity to detect the significant difference of gene expression between individual H9 human embryonic stem cell (ESC)-differentiated CMs (H9CMs) and human fibroblasts. …”
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Anti-leishmanial activity of Carthamus tinctorius and Matricaria chamomilla extracts on the survival of promastigotes of Leishmania major by S Hamoonnavard, H Rezvan, M Maleki, H Heydarianpour, B Bazargani-Gilani, F Behdarvand

“…Therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells on cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions caused by Leishmania major. …”
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Initial pig developmental stage influences intestinal organoid growth but not cellular composition by Camille Duchesne, Gwénaëlle Randuineau, Laurence Le Normand, Véronique Romé, Samia Laraqui, Alexis Pierre Arnaud, Gaëlle Boudry

“…Results We first confirmed by qPCR that the expression of 18% of the >80 studied genes related to various intestinal functions differed between jejunal and colonic organoids after two passages (p < 0.05). …”
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An investigation of the therapeutic potential of the testicular tissue encapsulated in amnion membrane in mouse model: An experimental study by Keykavoos Gholami, Elahe Asheghmadine, Fateme Guitynavard, Leila Zareian Baghdadabad, Diana Taheri, Parisa Zahmatkesh, Leonardo Oliveira Reis, Seyed Mohammad Kazem Aghamir

“…Results: No significant differences were observed between groups regarding ST integrity, number of SSCs, Sertoli cell functionality, or the rate of hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha and apoptosis (p ≤ 0.05). …”
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Impact of fracture reduction quality on clinical outcomes in hip arthroplasty for intertrochanteric fractures based on a novel radiographic evaluation system: a retrospective study by Binquan Zhang, Jia Huo, Huijie Li

“…High-quality reduction is critical for optimizing functional recovery and minimizing complications in arthroplasty for intertrochanteric fractures. …”
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Diet-induced adipose tissue expansion is mitigated in mice with a targeted inactivation of mesoderm specific transcript (Mest). by Rea P Anunciado-Koza, Justin Manuel, Randall L Mynatt, Jingying Zhang, Leslie P Kozak, Robert A Koza

“…Ear-derived mesenchymal stem cells (EMSC) from MestgKO mice showed no differences in adipogenic differentiation compared to control cells unless challenged by shRNA knockdown of Gpat4, an enzyme that mediates lipid accumulation in adipocytes. …”
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The association between PSCA gene polymorphism and hepatocellular carcinoma risk by Xiechen Wang, Xiaoqiang Sun, Xuyin Wang, Yongqiang Wang, Hongmei Zhao, Jun Ma

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Iodine uptake and distribution in horticultural and fruit tree species by Alessandra Caffagni, Nicola Pecchioni, Pierluigi Meriggi, Valerio Bucci, Emidio Sabatini, Nazareno Acciarri, Tommaso Ciriaci, Laura Pulcini, Nazzareno Felicioni, Massimiliano Beretta, Justyna Milc

“…Only a small portion of iodine was moved to plum tree branches and fruits, and to potato stems and tubers. No differences in iodine content after fruit peeling was observed. …”
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MicroRNA governs bistable cell differentiation and lineage segregation via a noncanonical feedback by Chung‐Jung Li, Ee Shan Liau, Yi‐Han Lee, Yang‐Zhe Huang, Ziyi Liu, Andrew Willems, Victoria Garside, Edwina McGlinn, Jun‐An Chen, Tian Hong

“…Our findings reveal a previously underappreciated feedback mechanism that may have widespread functions in cell fate decisions and tissue patterning.…”
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Tauroursodeoxycholic acid regulates macrophage/monocyte distribution and improves spinal microenvironment to promote nerve regeneration through inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway i... by Yonghui Hou, Yonghui Hou, Yage Zhang, Yage Zhang, Lin Ma, Lin Ma, Dan Luo, Dan Luo, Wanshun Wang, Wanshun Wang, Shunmei E., Chengxi Huang, Yu Hou, Yu Hou, Shudong Chen, Shudong Chen, Jiheng Zhan, Jiheng Zhan, Liangliang Xu, Liangliang Xu, Dingkun Lin, Dingkun Lin

“…Inflammatory responses mediated by macrophages determine nerve regeneration and functional recovery after SCI. Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) shows a neuroprotective effect in different SCI animal models. …”
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Effects of Dietary Ferric EDTA Levels on Vegetables and Mirror Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio var</i>. <i>specularis</i>) in Aquaponics System by Yu Liu, Zhipeng Dou, Chengwei Ji, Qingbo Zhou, Jun Zhao, Ke Wang, Chao Chen, Qing Liu

“…Iron supplementation significantly improved plant growth, with increased plant height, stem diameter, leaf count, and fruit yield in tomatoes (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) and pak choi (<i>Brassica rapa subsp. …”
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In vitro evaluation of the biocompatibility and bioactivity of a SLM-fabricated NiTi alloy with superior tensile property by Yu Sun, Zhihui Zhang, Qingping Liu, Luquan Ren, Jincheng Wang

“…Nevertheless, due to the unique microstructure of additive manufacturing NiTi that differs from traditional NITI, the biocompatibility of SLM-NITI manufactured by this new process requires further evaluation In this study, the effects of the improved NiTi alloy on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) proliferation, adhesion, and cell viability were investigated via in vitro studies. …”
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Biological Efficacy and Toxicological Evaluation of Ethanolic Extract of Cassia nodosa Buch.-Ham. (Leguminosae) by Gameli Afu, Michael Konney Laryea, Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye

“…Clinical biochemical tests did not show any significant differences between control and treated groups of animals in terms of liver and renal functions, 14 days after administration of Cassia nodosa extracts. …”
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Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Its Role in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women by Tam Thai Thanh Tran, Thu Minh Phung, Anh Thi Mai Do, Quynh Tran Mai Ly, Tin Hoang Nguyen

“…Estrogen influences hypothalamic function and maintains the energy balance, protecting menopausal women from these cardiovascular risk factors. …”
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Advantages and effectiveness of AI three-dimensional reconstruction technology in the preoperative planning of total hip arthroplasty by Shulin Li, Jilin Jiang, Jiahao Zhang, Laipeng Yan, Huiling Guo, Faqiang Tang

“…The complete conformity rates of the acetabular cup and femoral stem in the AI group (90.9% and 87.3%) were significantly higher than those in the 2D group (72.2% and 66.7%) (P < 0.05). …”
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Atypical audio-visual neural synchrony and speech processing in early autism by Xiaoyue Wang, Sophie Bouton, Nada Kojovic, Anne-Lise Giraud, Marie Schaer

“…Abstract Background Children with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit communication difficulties that may stem from basic auditory temporal integration impairment but also be aggravated by an audio-visual integration deficit, resulting in a lack of interest in face-to-face communication. …”
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Foliar Application of Folic Acid on Cabbage Seedlings Grown under Restricted Irrigation Conditions Can Alleviate the Negative Effects by Raziye Kul

“…White cabbage is classified as a moderately drought-sensitive crop. The function of folic acid, otherwise known as folate, in the plant's response to drought conditions is not yet fully understood. …”
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