Humanized scFv Molecule Specific to an Extracellular Epitope of P2X4R as Therapy for Chronic Pain Management by Adinarayana Kunamneni, Karin N. Westlund

“…This constitutes an original method whereby durable reversals of chronic nerve injury pain, anxiety and depression measures are accomplished.…”
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Viewpoint: The aerotropolis: Urban sustainability perspectives from the regional city by Reza Banai

“…Similarly, the regional city—a polycentric metropolitan region with linked mixed-use centers, multi-modal corridors, multi-functional districts, and natural preserves—is regarded as an urban form of the future with global and local advantage. …”
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Development of a cost-effective, reusable, resuscitative hysterotomy task trainer for emergency medicine trainees by Christiana Agbonghae, Chelsea Rushnell, Brian Lorenzo, John D. Ehlers, Chad Scarboro, Lia Cruz, Sean Fox, Catherine Wares, Christyn Magill, Mark J. Bullard

“…Abstract We designed, developed, and constructed a reusable, durable, low-cost resuscitative hysterotomy (RH) task trainer with functional and structural fidelity for repetitive practice and education for emergency medicine trainees. …”
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Exploring infill pattern and density effects on the tensile properties of 3D printed ABS by Bruno Leonardelli, Cesar Pandolfi, Gustavo Alberto Ludwig, Cristian Padilha Fontoura

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflection (FTIR-ATR) identified the functional groups in ABS, while microscopic analysis assessed layer bonding. …”
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Nanocomposites for extrinsic self-healing polymer Materials: A comprehensive review of their repair behaviour by Arunima Verma, Kumud Bhushan, Harwinder Singh

“…This review explores the critical role of nanomaterials and nanostructures in enhancing the healing process, owing to their extensive surface area, abundant functional groups, and unique properties. From a historical perspective, it traces key developments in the design philosophy behind polymer self-healing and provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements that leverage nanotechnology to improve healing efficiency and introduce novel functionalities. …”
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Les matériaux de couverture des édifices religieux italiens entre l’Antiquité tardive et le Moyen Âge by Eleonora Destefanis

“…These appear inclined to invest in the construction and maintenance of roofs, which not only have a functional value, but, given their high visibility, also assume a symbolic value and are strongly representative of the religious institution whose church they protect and exalt.…”
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Creating a Quasi-Resonant Induction Cooktop Integrating Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) and Load Management by Ahmet Aksöz

“…This study aims to elucidate the development and construction of a durable induction cooktop, with key considerations including efficiency, power customization, and safety features. …”
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Solubility Characteristics and Microstructure of Bitumen: A Review by Han Liu, Haibo Ding, Yanjun Qiu, Hinrich Grothe

“…The paper also highlights the development of solubility theories and various characterization tests for bitumen, as well as the distribution of functional groups of solvents and their parameters. …”
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The Importance of a PM&R Consultation for Becker Muscular Dystrophy Patients Admitted with Cardiomyopathy by Neyha Cherin, Shivani Patel, Michelle Jukic

“…An early PM&R consultation in the inpatient setting can be useful in identifying and addressing the functional impairments and subsequent comorbidities of BMD patients. …”
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Immunogenicity and safety of an Entamoeba histolytica adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate (LecA+GLA-3M-052 liposomes) in rhesus macaques by Mayuresh M. Abhyankar, Feifan Xu, Deborah Chavez, Anna Goodroe, Elda Mendoza, Christopher Chen, Dhiraj K. Singh, Fernando Varnador, Sandra J. Sivananthan, Robert Kinsey, William R. Lykins, Brynn M. Murphy, Andrew R. Martin, Mark A. Tomai, Soutik Ghosal, Corey Casper, Karl Pedersen, William A. Petri, Christopher B. Fox

“…Overall, both intranasal and intramuscular immunizations elicited a durable and functional response in systemic and mucosal compartments, which supports advancing the LecA+GLA-3M-052 liposome vaccine candidate to clinical testing.…”
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Anti-HBV treatment partially restores the dysfunction of innate immune cells and unconventional T cells during chronic HBV infection by Yiwen Shu, Yiwen Shu, Sumeng Li, Sumeng Li, Yanqin Du, Yanqin Du, Xin Zheng, Xin Zheng

“…While nucleos(t)ide analog (NUC) therapies effectively suppress viral replication, functional cure is achieved in less than 1% of patients annually. …”
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Listeria-based vaccination against the pericyte antigen RGS5 elicits anti-vascular effects and colon cancer protection by Trevor S. Anderson, Amanda L. McCormick, Elizabeth A. Daugherity, Mariam Oladejo, Izuchukwu F. Okpalanwaka, Savanna L. Smith, Duke Appiah, Laurence M. Wood, Devin B. Lowe

“…CRC survival and progression are reliant on functioning blood vessels to effectively mediate various metabolic processes and oxygenate underlying tissues. …”
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T cell epitope mapping reveals immunodominance of evolutionarily conserved regions within SARS-CoV-2 proteome by Cansu Cimen Bozkus, Matthew Brown, Leandra Velazquez, Marcus Thomas, Eric A. Wilson, Timothy O’Donnell, Anna Kaminska, Denis Ruchnewitz, Douglas Geertz, Yonina Bykov, Julia Kodysh, Kasopefoluwa Y. Oguntuyo, Vladimir Roudko, David Hoyos, Komal D. Srivastava, Giulio Kleiner, Hala Alshammary, Neha Karekar, Christopher McClain, Ramya Gopal, Kai Nie, Diane Del Valle, Daniela Delbeau-Zagelbaum, Denise Rodriguez, Jessica Setal, Emily Carroll, Margrit Wiesendanger, Percio S. Gulko, Alexander Charney, Miriam Merad, Seunghee Kim-Schulze, Benhur Lee, Ania Wajnberg, Viviana Simon, Benjamin D. Greenbaum, Diego Chowell, Nicolas Vabret, Marta Luksza, Nina Bhardwaj

“…Summary: Understanding the breadth and functional profile of T cell responses is crucial for assessing their role in immune surveillance of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. …”
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Augmented epigenetic repression of hepatitis B virus covalently closed circular DNA by interferon-α and small-interfering RNA synergy by Kongying Hu, Wenjing Zai, Mingzhu Xu, Haiyu Wang, Xinluo Song, Chao Huang, Jiangxia Liu, Juan Chen, Qiang Deng, Zhenghong Yuan, Jieliang Chen

“…In conclusion, the combination of IFNα and siRNA achieves a more potent and durable epigenetic inhibition of cccDNA activity in cell and mouse models, compared to monotherapy. …”
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The Influence of Monofunctional Silanes on the Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Hot Melt Butyl Rubber Sealants by Jakub Czakaj, Bogna Sztorch, Daria Pakuła, Robert E. Przekop

“…Results indicated that functionalized silanes enhance sealant cohesion when their functional groups interact with the matrix and form cross-links under humid conditions. …”
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An IgG‐based bispecific antibody for improved dual targeting in PSMA‐positive cancer by Latifa Zekri, Fabian Vogt, Lukas Osburg, Stefanie Müller, Joseph Kauer, Timo Manz, Martin Pflügler, Andreas Maurer, Jonas S Heitmann, Ilona Hagelstein, Melanie Märklin, Sebastian Hörner, Tilmann Todenhöfer, Carsten Calaminus, Arnulf Stenzl, Bernd Pichler, Christian la Fougère, Marc A Schneider, Hans‐Georg Rammensee, Lars Zender, Bence Sipos, Helmut R Salih, Gundram Jung

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Poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide)-graphene oxide composite separators: A pathway to safer and high-performance lithium-ion batteries by Haneum Kim, Eunseo Jeon, Yangyul Ju, Jinyoung Chun, Doojin Lee

“…The microporous structure acts as an electrolyte reservoir, while oxygen-functional groups increase wettability, enhancing ionic transport and electrochemical performance. …”
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Immunosenescence and Ageing: An Entangled Web of Senescence and Declining Immunity by Afsar U. Ahmed

“…One of the prominent features of ageing is cellular senescence, a special form of durable cell-cycle arrest. While senescent cells release the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) molecules that recruit immune cells to facilitate the clearance of senescent cells, senescence is also indispensable for many essential physiological functions. …”
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Metal–phenolic coating on membrane for ultrafast antibiotics adsorptive removal from water by Hongjie Zhang, Wenjing Geng, Yifei Cai, Jiaqi Huo, Yipeng Zang, Cheng Chen

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Revisiting T-cell adhesion molecules as potential targets for cancer immunotherapy: CD226 and CD2 by Yunju Jo, Hye-In Sim, Bohwan Yun, Yoon Park, Hyung-seung Jin

“…This review explores our current understanding of the functions of CD2 and CD226, placing a special emphasis on their potential as novel agonist targets for cancer immunotherapy. …”
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