Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with intra-arterial cold perfusion. What can go wrong? by R. O. Inozemtsev, A. A. Kostin, A. D. Kaprin, N. V. Vorobyev, A. A. Krasheninnikov, A. B. Ryabov, V. A. Chalysheva, E. S. Ivanova, Z. A. Rostakhanova, A. R. Lysenkova, P. A. Abramochkina

“…In patients with just one functioning kidney and high nephrometric index masses needing prolonged ischemia during removal, this technique could become a lifesaving option as expertise grows.…”
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Quantification of Multi-Organ 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Enzyme Levels in a Zucker Fatty Rat Model: A PET Imaging Study by Jason Bini PhD, Jordan Strober PhD, Michael Kapinos BS, Ming-Qiang Zheng PhD, Songye Li PhD, Jim Ropchan PhD, Nabeel Nabulsi PhD, Yiyun Huang PhD, Rachel J. Perry PhD, Daniel F. Vatner MD, PhD, Richard E. Carson PhD

“…Objective We used a Zucker Fatty (ZF) rat model and [ 18 F]AS2471907 PET imaging to determine appropriate kinetic modeling methods and assess changes in 11β-HSD1 levels due to obesity in the liver, white and brown adipose tissue (WAT/BAT), and brain. Material and Methods To validate [ 18 F]AS2471907 PET in preclinical models, time-activity curves (TACs) were generated and kinetic modeling was performed with image-derived input functions (IDIFs) extracted from multiple locations. …”
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ACUTE ATORVASTATIN RECAPTURE THERAPY IN CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING by A. V. Panov, M. L. Gordeev, A. A. Zhloba, T. F. Subbotina, I. V. Suhova, M. I. Buthashvili, I. T. Abesadze, M. Z. Alugishvili, N. L. Lohovinina, K. V. Korzhenevskaya, M. V. Solovyova, L. V. Mihaylova, E. S. Alekseevskaya

“…To assess the safety of the application of high-dose atorvastatin and its effect on metabolic parameters, such as the total level of nitric oxide and homocysteine in the blood plasma in patients with ischemic heart disease during a coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).Material and methods. The study included 42 patients with stable effort angina II-IV functional class. …”
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Biomimetic 3D printable electrochemical filament integrated with CuO nanopowder for enzyme-free biosensing by Leonidas Papagiannakopoulos, Vasiliki Polyzopoulou, Loizos Tsolakis, Eleni Sorkou, Eleni Koukouviti, Anastasios Economou, Christos Kokkinos

“…To fully harness the potential of 3D printing in electrochemical biosensing, this work introduces a new generation of tailor-made conductive filament integrated with a biomimetic functional material for the 3D printing of ready-to-use sensors designed for enzyme-free biodeterminations. …”
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CORONARY SLOW FLOW AND CHA2 DS2 -VASC-HSF SCORE IN STABLE ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE by Pelin Karaca Özer, Mustafa Lütfi Yavuz, Emre Yalçın, Elif Ayduk Gövdeli, Mehmet Aydoğan, Samim Emet, Ali Elitok

“…We investigated the functionality and usefulness of the CHA2DS2-VASc-HSF score in the diagnosis of CSFP in stable ischemic heart disease.Material and Methods: Patients with no obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and CSFP detected as a result of coronary angiography were included in the study. …”
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SUBCLINICAL CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT IN RHEUMATIC DISEASES by A. L. Maslyansky, N. E. Zvartau, E. P. Kolesova, A. V. Kozlyonok, E. Yu. Vasilyeva, V. I. Mazurov, A. O. Konradi, E. V. Shlyakhto

“…Estimated glomerular filtration rate was calculated by MDRD equation. Functional assessment included EchOCG, ultrasound visualization of carotid arteries and vessel stiffness evaluation. …”
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CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY WITH OR WITHOUT AN IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR IN DIFFERENT GROUPS OF HEART FAILURE PATIENTS by Perisic Zoran, Kostic Tomislav, Ilic Stevan, Koracevic Goran, Djindjic Boris, Milic Dragan, Vladimir Mitov, Salinger Martinovic Sonja, Stanojevic Dragana, Golubovic Mladjan

“…Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy have been shown to improve survival, decrease hospital readmissions and mortality, and improve functional status and quality of life in patients with heart failure and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. …”
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Structural characteristics of Brassica rapa L. Polysaccharide and its bioactivity on alcoholic liver injury by Xin Xu, Xinxin Yang, Meng Wang, Jingrong Zhu, Jing Li, Caiyue Chen, Jiameng Liu, Jiahuan Zheng, Bei Fan, Fengzhong Wang, Jing Sun

“…The optimal conditions, material-to-liquid ratio of 1:30 and 200 W ultrasonication for 3 h, yielded 6.90 % ± 0.39 % BRLP. …”
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A prospective comparative randomized trial of the efficacy and safety of topical tenoxicam and diclofenac in knee osteoarthritis by N. G. Kashevarova, E. A. Taskina, E. A. Strebkova, E. P. Sharapova, N. M. Savushkina, T. A. Korotkova, L. I. Alekseeva, A. M. Lila

“…It has been demonstrated that local forms of NSAIDs have a positive effect on all clinical manifestations of OA: effectively reduce pain, stiffness, improve the functional state of the joints and quality of life. …”
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Osteogenic Potential of Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Coralline Hydroxyapatite/Calcium Carbonate Microparticles by A. G. E. Day, W. R. Francis, K. Fu, I. L. Pieper, O. Guy, Z. Xia

“…Coralline hydroxyapatite/calcium carbonate (CHACC) is a biodegradable and osteoconductive bone graft material with promising clinical performance. CHACC has been shown to support proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in vitro and demonstrated to work as a functional scaffold for bone formation in vivo. …”
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Contrasting stability of fungal and bacterial communities during long-term decomposition of fungal necromass in Arctic tundra by Andrea Moravcová, Florian Barbi, Camelia Algora, Gabriele Tosadori, Petr Macek, Jana Albrechtová, Petr Baldrian, Petr Kohout

“…Understanding the decomposition dynamics and associated microbial communities of fungal necromass is essential for elucidating ecosystem functioning, especially in environmentally sensitive regions such as the Arctic tundra, which remain under-explored. …”
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Primary cell culture systems to investigate host-pathogen interactions in bacterial respiratory tract infections of livestock by Yenehiwot Berhanu Weldearegay, Louise Brogaard, Silke Rautenschlein, Jochen Meens, Peter Valentin-Weigand, Désirée Schaaf

“…Immortalized cell lines and two-dimensional cultures of primary respiratory epithelial cells do not reflect the complex architecture and functionality of the respiratory tract tissues. Thus, it is essential to develop and apply appropriate primary cell culture systems to study respiratory diseases. …”
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Solid–Solid Interface Design for Hydrogen Production by Direct Seawater Electrolysis: Progress and Challenges by Bowei Zhou, Tong Wu, Yilin Dong, Yinbo Zhan, Fei Wei, Dongliang Zhang, Xia Long

“…This review focuses on the design principles and functional roles of solid–solid interfaces in multilayer anodes for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) under DSE conditions. …”
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Research progress on optimization strategies and applications of photocatalytic antibacterial activity of graphitic carbon nitride by Wenhui LI, Ruopeng WANG, Yuhe HAN, Sai WANG, Yumei ZHANG, Qiong LU, Jing AN

“…Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a carbon-based conjugated polymer material with a crystal structure similar to graphite, which exhibits unique potential in the field of photocatalytic antibacterial activity. …”
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Fabrication of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua Flavonoid-AgNPs and its PLA Composite Active Film for Extending the Shelf Life of Frozen Litchi by Zhihong Wang, Song Wang, Yingle Chen, Liu Yang, Zhiwen Qi, Lei Zeng

“…These findings establish PC-AgNPs/PLA as a dual-functional active packaging material that synergistically combines antioxidant reinforcement, antimicrobial protection, and physiological regulation for postharvest fruit preservation.…”
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Antioxidant properties and bioactivity of three marine microalgae on human cancer cell lines by Helen Herbert, Rachel Parkes, Maria Elena Barone, Adam McDonnell, Sabrina Picciotto, Giorgia Adamo, Angela Paterna, Mauro Manno, Antonella Bongiovanni, Nicolas Touzet, Eva Campion

“…Marine microalgae offer significant potential as sustainably cultivable microorganisms for the biorefining of a diverse array of functional metabolites. In this study, three species of marine microalgae, Tetraselmis chuii Butcher CCAP 66/21B (Chlorophyte), Phaeodactylum tricornutum Bohlin CCAP 1052/1 (Diatom) and Amphidinium carterae Hulburt CCAP 1102/8 (Dinoflagellate), were batch cultivated and their biomass retrieved for analysis in terms of pigment and fatty acid composition as well as bioactivity potential. …”
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Metagenomic Analysis of the Rhizosphere Microbiome of <i>Poa alpigena</i> in the Qinghai Lake Basin Grasslands by Yahui Mao, Shuchang Zhu, Hengsheng Wang, Wei Ji, Kelong Chen

“…Soil microorganisms are crucial in material cycling within terrestrial ecosystems. This study aimed to investigate the effects of <i>P. alpigena</i> on the microbial community composition and structure in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils in the Qingbaya grassland area. …”
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Investigation on the Hydrothermal Condition in Synthesis of Active Matrix from Metakaolin: Physicochemical Properties and Intrinsic Cracking Activities by Farhansyah Yusuf Putra Hudaya, Rezky Oktaviandy Anggaswara, Melia Laniwati Gunawan, Grandprix Thomryes Marth Kadja, I. G. B. N. Makertihartha

“…Subsequently, the active matrix was subjected to a series of analyses, including X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, N2 physisorption, NH3-temperature programmed desorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetry, with the objective of determining its composition, crystal characteristics, surface characteristics, acidity, functional groups, material structure, and thermal characteristics. …”
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Efficient photocatalytic methylene blue dye degradation from green-synthesized silver-doped iron oxide (Ag@Fe2O3) nanostructures by Vikram Jadhav, Yash Dhanwate, Pradnya Raut, Shilpa Shinde, Rajashri Sawant, Arun Bhagare

“…FTIR analysis revealed several functional groups (vibrational modes), including 944 and 514 cm−1 (Fe–O) and 445 cm−1 (Ag–O). …”
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Adsorptive removal of Pb2+ from wastewater using ZnO-Biochar nanocomposite by Hifsa Mudassar, Kiran Hina, Usman Ghani, Qadeer Afzaal, Anis Ali Shah, Shifa Shaffique, Hosam O. Elansary

“…Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to examine the functional groups and surface morphology of the ZnO-Biochar nanocomposite, respectively. …”
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