Evaluation of Preclinical Efficacy of Curcumin-Loaded Bicosome Systems in Amelioration of Oral Mucositis by Daniela Vergara, Claudia Sanhueza, Susana Méndez, Mariela Bustamante, Benjamín Vega, Francisca Acevedo, Olga López

“…The formulation with the highest concentration (cur-BS 5×) was selected for ex vivo permeability studies, release profile analysis, and in vitro anti-inflammatory efficacy. …”
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Characterization of Conjunctival Microflora and Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery by Aldo Vagge, Filippo Lixi, Diego Ponzin, Chiara Del Noce, Davide Camposampiero, Marcello Santocono, Carlo Enrico Traverso, Vincenzo Scorcia, Giuseppe Giannaccare

“…Swabs were processed for the detection of the microbial growth and for species identification. Selective culture media were used, and bacteria were identified using the MicroScan Specialty ID Panels (Beckman Coulter^®, Brea, CA, USA). …”
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Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Aquaculture Systems in Accra, Ghana by Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie, Frances N. N. Nathan-Mensah, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Blessing Kofi Adu Tabi, Daniel E. K. Kabotso, Alex Odoom, Prince Hotor, Alberta D. Dayie, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Beverly Egyir, Eric S. Donkor

“…Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria were selected for further testing. The double disc diffusion method was used to detect extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production in isolates that were resistant to third-generation cephalosporins. …”
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Nrf1 acts as a highly-conserved determinon for maintaining robust redox homeostasis in the eco-evo-devo process of life histories by Yiguo Zhang, Xi Chen, Meng Wang, Yuping Zhu, Wei Shi, Chao Li, Zhengwen Zhang, Hiroaki Taniguchi, Ping Ao

“…A bulk of the hitherto accumulating evidence demonstrates that the set point of redox homeostasis is dictated selectively by multi-hierarchical threshold settings, in which the living fossil-like Nrf1 acts as a robust indispensable determinon, whereas Nrf2 serves as a versatile chameleon-like master regulon, in governing the redox homeodynamic ranges. …”
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<i>Agave amica</i> (Medik.) Thiede & Govaerts (Asparagaceae)—Insights into Its Valuable Phenolic Profile and <i>In Vitro</i> Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, Antioxidative, and Antiprol... by Mihaela Niculae, Daniela Hanganu, Ilioara Oniga, Sergiu-Alexandru Burcă, Brîndușa Tiperciuc, Irina Ielciu, Emoke Pall, Timea Bab, Ramona Flavia Burtescu, Mihaela Andreea Sava, Daniela Benedec

“…This study is aimed at assessing the phenolic profile and selected biological properties of ethanolic extracts obtained from the aerial parts and bulbs of <i>A. amica</i> cultivated in Romania. …”
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Exploring the Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Urban Soil Heavy Metals in Different Levels of Urbanization by Jianwei Sun, Mengchan Chen, Jingrou Xiao, Gang Xu, Haitao Zhang, Ganlin Zhang, Fangqin Yang, Chang Zhao, Long Guo

“…Soil heavy metals exhibit complex and varying spatial aggregation and diffusion processes within diverse urban landscapes, especially in different urban areas with varying urbanization levels. …”
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Investigation of the state of the electric field of the atmosphere in the area of open pit mining by R. Kh. Zekoreev

“…A technique was used for conducting atmospheric-electrical measurements, which excludes errors introduced by various factors, such as the method of placing the measuring equipment, the heterogeneity of the terrain, the weather conditions of the observation point, which was located in the layer of air mass exchange and turbulent diffusion.Results of the study and their discussion. …”
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Bio-active composition, antibacterial activity and molecular docking studies of Salicia nitida (Benth.) root extracts by Wisdom U. Ike, Okereke C. Stanley, Nosiri Ijeoma, Okamgba C. Okezie, Nwokocha W. Osita, Aguwanba Chinedu, Aaron C. Friday

“…Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometry analysis was used to identify the bioactive components present in root extracts of S. nitida. The disc diffusion method with slight modifications was adopted to test for the susceptibility of the selected test bacteria to the root extracts of S. nitida. …”
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Phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activity of individual frond extracts of Menisorus pauciflorus, Pteris catoptera, Conniogramme africana and Antrophyum mannianum by Herbert Nuwamanya, Ben Lukubye, Grace Kagoro-Rugunda, Clement Olusoji Ajayi, Raphael Wangalwa, Eunice Apio Olet

“…Preliminary qualitative screening and a UV-VIS-spectrophotometer were used for phytochemical profiling by recording the presence (+) or absence (-) and quantities of the selected phytochemical classes, respectively. The antimicrobial activity (zones of inhibition) was determined by Agar well diffusion assay while the minimum inhibitory concentrations were determined using micro-broth dilution in 96-well microplates. …”
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Preoperative MRI-based deep learning reconstruction and classification model for assessing rectal cancer by Yuan Yuan, Shengnan Ren, Haidi Lu, Fangying Chen, Lei Xiang, Ryan Chamberlain, Chengwei Shao, Jianping Lu, Fu Shen, Luguang Chen

“…Fifty of the patients were randomly selected to further make a comparison between DLR and traditional denoising filter. …”
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Temporal evolution of MRI findings and survival outcomes in patients with brain metastases after stereotactic radiosurgery by Ali Salbas, Ali Murat Koc, Mehmet Coskun, Emine Merve Horoz, Adem Sengul, Mustafa Fazil Gelal

“…A wait-and-see approach may help avoid unnecessary interventions in selected cases. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Homocitrullination of lysine residues mediated by myeloid-derived suppressor cells in the tumor environment is a target for cancer immunotherapy by Wei Xue, Victoria A Brentville, Suha Atabani, Peter Symonds, Katherine W Cook, Poonam Vaghela, Lindy G Durrant, David Boocock, Clare Coveney, Amanda K Miles, Sabaria Shah, Daisy Weston

“…Analysis of the tumor microenvironment (TME) suggested that myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) were a potential source of MPO. The selected B16 melanoma model showed MDSC infiltration and was appropriate to see if the Hcit vaccine could overcome the immunosuppression associated with MDSCs. …”
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Vaginal colonization, vertical transmission rate, antimicrobial susceptibility profile, and associated factors of potential neonatal pathogens among pregnant women at public health... by Getnet Shimeles, Getnet Shimeles, Alemu Gedefie, Hilina Motbainor, Chalachew Genet, Chalachew Genet

“…The antimicrobial susceptibility was performed on isolates using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion technique. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 25.0. …”
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Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance pattern, and associated factors of Salmonella serovars among human-animal interfaces in the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia by Getachew Mengistu, Anwar Nuru, Baye Gelaw, Feleke Moges

“…The antimicrobial resistance patterns were determined using the modified Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion technique. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 29, and the results were summarized in tables and graphs. …”
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Understanding the key criteria for shared mobility providers in their evaluation of potential markets by Elnert Coenegrachts, Thierry Vanelslander, Ann Verhetsel, Joris Beckers

“…Previous literature on shared mobility has primarily focused on the factors impacting user adoption rates to explain the diffusion of these services across urban areas. However, there is no research incorporating the providers’ perspective and exploring the determinants of their expansion strategies. …”
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Potential of <i>LP</i> as a Biocontrol Agent for <i>Vibriosis</i> in Abalone Farming by Ling Ke, Chenyu Huang, Song Peng, Mengshi Zhao, Fengqiang Lin, Zhaolong Li

“…The methods employed included selective media cultivation, streak plate isolation, and single-colony purification for strain screening, followed by Gram staining, 16S rDNA sequencing, and phylogenetic tree construction using MEGA11 for identification. …”
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Optimal Configuration of Physical Process Parameterization Scheme Combination for Simulating Meteorological Variables in Weather Research and Forecasting Model: Based on Orthogonal... by Zhengming Li, Hanqing Wang, Xinyu Liu, Da Yuan

“…Thus, this method appears to be highly reliable and effective for use in the WRF models to explore the optimal combinations of the physical process parameterization scheme, which could provide theoretical support to quickly analyzing accurate meteorological field data for longer periods and contribute to deeply investigating the migration and diffusion behavior of airborne pollutants in the atmosphere.…”
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Overall in vitro, in vivo, and in silico evaluation of Olea europaea and Ficus carica leaf extracts for antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant pathogens by Mahmoud Aloriby, Mahmoud Aloriby, Mohamed Elkawafi, Salem Aldrsy, Mohamed Sweker, Hadeel Elabdeli, Aisha Elbarghathi, Ahmed Benhasouna, Madiha El-Awamie, Nariman Elsharif, Omar Alqabbasi, Salmin Alshalmani, Rabiea Algazal, Farag Bleiblo

“…Their antimicrobial properties were evaluated through disk and well diffusion assays to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against clinically relevant pathogens. …”
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Bleomycin-loaded folic acid-conjugated nanoliposomes: a novel formulation for targeted treatment of oral cancer by Elham Saberian, Janka Jenčová, Andrej Jenča, Andrej Jenča, Fateme Salehipoor, Hadi Zare-Zardini, Adriána Petrášová, Peter Džupa, Meysam Ebrahimifar, Mohammadreza Allahyartorkaman, Jozef Jenča

“…The folate receptor (FR)-mediated approach offers a selective strategy to target cancer cells overexpressing FR. …”
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First Report of CTX-M-32 and CTX-M-101 in <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> from Zagreb, Croatia by Branka Bedenić, Josefa Luxner, Gernot Zarfel, Andrea Grisold, Mirela Dobrić, Branka Đuras-Cuculić, Mislav Kasalo, Vesna Bratić, Verena Dobretzberger, Ivan Barišić

“…PCR investigated the nature of ESBL, carbapenemases, and fluoroquinolone resistance determinants. Selected strains were subjected to molecular analysis of resistance traits by the Inter-Array CarbaResist Kit and whole-genome sequencing (WGS). …”
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