Whitening and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Exosomes Derived from <i>Leuconostoc mesenteroides</i> subsp. DB-21 Strain Isolated from <i>Camellia japonica</i> Flower by Byeong-Min Choi, Gibok Lee, Hyehyun Hong, Chang-Min Park, Areum Yeom, Won-Jae Chi, Seung-Young Kim

“…We confirmed that DB-21 exosomes inhibit melanin synthesis in B16F10 cells through various pathways, and based on previous results, they may be used as a functional cosmetic material with anti-inflammatory and anti-melanogenic activities.…”
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THE PRONATING RADIUS OSTEOTOMY FOR CORRECTING THE SUPINATION DEFORMITY IN BRACHIAL PLEXUS BIRTH PALSY by Hayri Ömer Berköz, Bora Edim Akalın, Erol Kozanoğlu, Safiye Özkan, Atakan Aydın

“…Conclusion: Satisfactory postural and functional improvement can be achieved with the use of pronating radius osteotomy for patients with severe supination contractures.…”
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Modulating Reaction Kinetics Using an Electrolytic Method to Achieve Efficient Vehicle Identification Number Reappearance by Jintao Wang, Xiaoshun Zhang, Mengfan Chen, Xihao Zhang, Zhongliang Zhang, Jianguo Liu

“…By effectively suppressing the corrosion rate in non-target areas, HMTA promotes selective anodic oxidation reactions in the vehicle identification number character regions due to their distinct microstructural characteristics, thereby substantially improving the contrast of the reappeared VIN markings. Density functional theory calculations and molecular dynamics simulations further reveal the formation of a dense adsorption layer, which is a key factor in improving the reproducibility of the results. …”
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Cultivation of niche crops and prospects of eco-innovative agricultural production in Ukraine by liliia Hebryn-Baidy, Oksana Sakal, Nataliia Tretiak, Andrii Kovalenko, Halyna Shtogryn, Oleksandra Kovalyshyn, Olena Vrublevska

“…Aim of the study: The paper is devoted to investigation of the prospects of eco-innovative agricultural production in Ukraine by cultivating niche crops for protection and restoration of potential of fertility of soils and development of the export potential a number of niche crops. Material and methods: At the empirical and theoretical levels sets of general scientific and special methods were used for the paper purpose, in particular: structural and functional analysis, abstraction, synthesis, deduction and induction, comparison, formalization, graphic image (mapping). …”
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First clinical genetic study of intellectual disability in the People's Republic of Angola by Roberto Lardoeyt Ferrer, Maria do Rosário Bragança, Fernando Alberto Quilezi, Vanilson Borges, Bárbara Tchissola Sanjulo da Rocha Quilezi, Marisa Teca Nuno, Vicelma Mateus Vicente Ferreira Borges, Albertino Candimba Sebastião

“…Introduction: The American Association on Mental Retardation characterizes intellectual disability as significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior (practical, social, and conceptual skills), beginning before the age of 18. …”
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Preparation of TiO2 Nanotube Using Anodization Method: Charactherization and Its Application for CO Sensor by Harry Budiman, Rahmat Wibowo, Oman Zuas, Jarnuzi Gunlazuardi

“…This preliminary study of sensing performance demonstrates that the prepared HOTNAs under this study is potential and promising as a material sensor for CO detection.</span></p>…”
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Ultrasensitive 129Xe Magnetic Resonance Imaging: From Clinical Monitoring to Molecular Sensing by Yuqi Yang, Sen Yue, Luyang Shen, Huiling Dong, Haidong Li, Xiuchao Zhao, Qianni Guo, Xin Zhou

“…HP 129Xe MRI is valuable for assessing structural and functional changes in lung physiology during pulmonary disease progression, tracking cells, and detecting target molecules at pico‐molar concentrations. …”
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Immunohistochemical expression of IL-1β, IL-6, and NF-κβ in fibroids by Mateusz de Mezer, Natalia Dolata, Janina Markowska, Monika Krzyżaniak, Monika Krzyżaniak, Agnieszka Naskręt-Grochowalska, Jakub Żurawski, Anna Markowska

“…Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that occur in a large proportion of women and interfere with the proper functioning of this organ. One of the factors leading to these proliferative changes appears to be the appearance of extracellular matrix (ECM) fibrosis at the site of local inflammatory foci. …”
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Selection of the resection volume of the liver in patients with Klatskin tumor by D. A. Granov, V. N. Polysalov, I. V. Timergalin

“…Selection of the resection volume of the liver and bile duct was carried out on the basis of assessment of the functional state, morphological changes in the liver and results of urgent intraoperative histological examination. …”
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Prevention of Recurrent Myocardial Infarction in an Outpatient Setting by Z. А. Kambachokova, M. V. Gurizheva, R. M. Aramisova, P. P. Alikhazhieva, L. A. Abdurakhmanova, F. R. Alieva, Kh. Kh. Gadaborsheva, A. A. Zeushev, K. V. Kudalieva, N.-M. V. Ismailov, D. A. Shanibeeva

“…Clear correlations were revealed between RF, clinical, laboratory, hemodynamic, and morphological, as well as functional parameters in patients with recurrent MI. …”
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Environmentally Friendly Graphene Oxide Production using Ultrasonication for Fiber Optic Coating as Humidity Sensor by Duwi Susanto, Heru Kuswanto, Arina Fauza Machshuniya, Ahmad Taufiq, Wipsar Sunu Brams Dwandaru

“…The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum showed the presence of oxygen functional groups indicating hydrophilic material characteristics. …”
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Environmentally Friendly Graphene Oxide Production using Ultrasonication for Fiber Optic Coating as Humidity Sensor by Duwi Susanto, Heru Kuswanto, Arina Fauza Machshuniya, Ahmad Taufiq, Wipsar Sunu Brams Dwandaru

“…The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum showed the presence of oxygen functional groups indicating hydrophilic material characteristics. …”
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Toward sustainable bioproducts from lignocellulosic biomass: Influence of chemical pretreatments on liquefied walnut shells by Jovičić Nives, Krička Tajana, Antonović Alan, Matin Božidar, Pezo Lato, Brandić Ivan, Matin Ana

“…Analyzing functional groups in liquefied walnut shell biomass, formed during the addition of polyhydric alcohols, glycols, and organic acids, underscores its potential for diverse bioproducts. …”
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Sperm Membrane: Molecular Implications and Strategies for Cryopreservation in Productive Species by Macarena Castro, Karla Leal, Felipe Pezo, María José Contreras

“…Sperm cryopreservation is a fundamental reproductive biotechnology, enabling the long-term storage of genetic material and supporting assisted reproduction programs. …”
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Ultrasound pretreatment and solvent extraction parameters effects on the nutritional characteristics of Indonesian shortfin eel (Anguilla bicolor bicolor) protein concentrate by Andri Cahyo Kumoro, Dyah Hesti Wardhani, Tutuk Djoko Kusworo, Mohamad Djaeni, Yusuf Ma'rifat Fajar Azis, Misbahudin Alhanif, Tan Chin Ping

“…The EPC contains five types of peptides with a molecular weight of 5.00–76.00 kDa, with the main fraction having a MW ranging from 10.00 to 15.00 kDa, indicating potential for functional food products.…”
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IdeAM: A Serious Game to Foster Creativity in Additive Manufacturing by Elea Conil, Camille Jean, Fabrice Mantelet, Claude Gazo, Jérôme Guegan, Stéphanie Buisine, Frédéric Segonds

“…The game immerses participants in creative scenarios through its content, rules, and aesthetic, encouraging the exploration of AM’s 4 key complexities as defined by Gibson: shape, hierarchical, functional, and material complexities. To evaluate its effectiveness, participants were divided into focus and control groups. …”
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Tribological properties of MoS2 coating for ultra-long wear-life and low coefficient of friction combined with additive g-C3N4 in air by Yupeng Zhang, Panpan Li, Li Ji, Xiaohong Liu, Hongqi Wan, Lei Chen, Hongxuan Li, Zhiliang Jin

“…Meanwhile, a low friction coefficient (COF, μ = 0.031) and ultra-long wear-life of CN/MoS2 compared to pure MoS2 in air were demonstrated. The functional groups and good crystallinity of the lubricant material were characterized via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Metasurface-engineered thermal emitters enabled chip-scale mid-infrared spectroscopic sensing by Qin Chen, Hu Nie, Qinke Liu, Ning Tan, Ziwang Tuo, Jiahao Yan, Long Wen

“…Moreover, spectral imaging was explored using this device, achieving distinct images of a plastic covered steel ring. By integrating the functions of light source, dispersion element and collimation unit in conventional spectroscopy platforms into such a chip-size metasurface thermal emitter, the proposed miniaturized MIR spectral sensing technique shows promising potential for portable and on-site material analysis.…”
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Lifestyle and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the Viewpoints of Persian and Conventional Medicine: A Review Article by Mina Mohebbi, Fatemeh Sadat Hasheminasab, Mohammad Setayesh, Khadijeh Hatami, Ayeh Naghizadeh, Ebrahim Khadem

“…Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. …”
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Combining PLGA Scaffold and MSCs for Brain Tissue Engineering: A Potential Tool for Treatment of Brain Injury by Ling Zhou, Jiangyi Tu, Guangbi Fang, Li Deng, Xiaoqing Gao, Kan Guo, Jiming Kong, Jing Lv, Weikang Guan, Chaoxian Yang

“…Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation has been proven to be able to promote repair and functional recovery of brain damage, and poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) has also been found to have the capability of bearing cells. …”
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