Purification and Functional Characterization of a New Endoglucanase from <i>Pleurotus djamor</i> PLO13 Produced by Solid-State Fermentation of Agro-Industrial Waste by Monizy da Costa Silva, Ricardo Bezerra Costa, Marta Maria Oliveira dos Santos Gomes, Josiel Santos do Nascimento, Andreza Heloiza da Silva Gonçalves, Jéssica Alves Nunes, Marta Angelo dos Santos, Francis Soares Gomes, José Maria Rodrigues da Luz, Luciano Aparecido Meireles Grillo, Hugo Juarez Vieira Pereira

“…These findings suggest that the endoglucanase from <i>P. djamor</i> PLO13 has promising potential for biotechnological applications, underscoring the feasibility of the use of lignocellulosic waste as sustainable substrates in industrial processes.…”
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Risk Element Interaction with an Emerging Contaminant in Mammals: The Case of Arsenic and Carbamazepine Orally Taken up by <i>Microtus arvalis</i> L. as a Model Organism by Frank Boahen, Jiřina Száková, Zuzana Čadková, Jana Štanderová, Christiane Schwarz, Martin Gierus, Lukáš Praus, Filip Mercl, Pavel Tlustoš

“…This study assessed As and CBZ accumulation, their biotransformation processes, and antioxidant enzyme defence responses after sole and combined exposure. …”
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Does Freediving Lead to Hippocampal Adaptability to Hypoxia and Maintenance of Episodic Memory? by Julia Micaux, Clément Poiret, Jingwen Zhao, Aya El Hajj, Morgane Tillenon, Abir Troudi Habibi, Franck Mauconduit, Fawzi Boumezbeur, Catherine Chiron, Marion Noulhiane

“…This task specifically targeted HS-related memory processes by distinguishing between three types of items: (i) identical, (ii) similar, and (iii) new. …”
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Time Zero for Net Zero: A Coal Mine Baseline for Decarbonising Heat by Alison A. Monaghan, Luke Bateson, Adrian J. Boyce, Neil M. Burnside, Rebecca Chambers, Julia R. de Rezende, Eilidh Dunnet, Paul A. Everett, Stuart M. V. Gilfillan, Muhammad S. Jibrin, Gareth Johnson, Richard Luckett, Donald John MacAllister, Alan M. MacDonald, John W. Moreau, Laura Newsome, Alessandro Novellino, Barbara Palumbo-Roe, Ryan Pereira, Douglas Smith, Mike J. Spence, Vanessa Starcher, Helen Taylor-Curran, Christopher H. Vane, Thomas Wagner, David B. Walls

“…Integration of the wide array of time zero observations and understanding of coupled subsurface processes has significant potential to inform development of efficient and resilient geothermal infrastructure and to inform the design of fit-for-purpose monitoring approaches in the quest towards meeting Net Zero targets.…”
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Development of a permethylation-based detection method for oligo/polysialic acid structures via tandem MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry by Kai Suzuki, Di Wu, Ken Kitajima, Nao Yamakawa, Takayuki Omoto, Masaya Hane, Chihiro Sato

“…We optimized both the permethylation and glycan purification processes. Consequently, we achieved the first successful detection of polySia structures using MALDI-TOF MS. …”
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Identification and Expression Analysis of C2H2-Type Zinc Finger Protein (C2H2-ZFP) Genes in <i>Bougainvillea</i> in Different Colored Bracts by Yushan Wang, Yanping Hu, Wen Liu, Wengang Yu, Jian Wang, Yang Zhou

“…<i>Cis</i>-regulatory element analysis suggested that <i>BbZFP</i> promoter regions harbor multiple elements associated with abiotic stress responses, hormonal regulation, and light responsiveness, implying their possible participation in these physiological processes. Transcriptomic data analysis revealed distinct expression patterns of <i>BbZFP</i> genes among bracts of different colors. …”
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Exploring the Classic and Novel Pathogenetic Insights of Plastic Exposure in the Genesis and Progression of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) by Mario Romeo, Marcello Dallio, Fiammetta Di Nardo, Giuseppina Martinelli, Claudio Basile, Alessia Silvestrin, Giusy Senese, Annachiara Coppola, Carmine Napolitano, Angela Amoresano, Carlo Altucci, Alessandro Federico

“…Micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) are derived from the degradation of plastics, representing exogenous substances whose exposure can potentially interfere with different physiological processes. In this scenario, even considering the relative paramount detoxification role, the liver emerges as a key active organ in the relationship between plastic exposure and human disease. …”
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Interspecific Hybridization Enhanced Tolerance to Salinity and Cadmium Stress Through Modifying Biochemical, Physiological, and Resistance Gene Levels, Especially in Polyploid Rice... by Lixia Sun, Fozia Ghouri, Jiacheng Jin, Minghui Zhong, Weicong Huang, Zijun Lu, Jinwen Wu, Xiangdong Liu, Muhammad Qasim Shahid

“…Transcriptome analysis revealed that gene expression related to sugar metabolism processes increased in tetraploid hybrids. Transcriptome analysis revealed several genes associated with heterosis and stress, including OsEAF6, which is associated with heterosis, and OsCIPK14, which is involved in defense signalling pathways. …”
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Crp and Arc system directly regulate the transcription of NADH dehydrogenase genes in Shewanella oneidensis nitrate and nitrite respiration by Jia-Rong Liu, Zhi-Qing Wang, Fei-Fei Li, Zhen-Kun Li, Ming-Chen Wang, Na Wang, Yu An, Xiu-Lan Chen, Yu-Zhong Zhang, Hui-Hui Fu

“…Multiple NADH dehydrogenases (NDHs) are widely present in prokaryotes, indicating the flexibility in NADH oxidation. …”
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Forest cover restoration analysis using remote sensing and machine learning in central Malawi by Jabulani Nyengere, Precious Masuku, Sylvester Chikabvumbwa, Weston Mwase, Msaiwale Kathewera, Allena Laura Njala, Wilson Tchongwe, Isaac Tchuwa, Tiwonge I Mzumara, Chikondi Chisenga, Wilfred Kadewa, Emmanuel Chinkaka, Harineck Tholo

“…Nearly 58.4 % of previously bare land transitioned into grassland, while 60.28 % developed into tree cover, underscoring the synergy between natural ecological processes and community-driven conservation strategies, such as reforestation and the cessation of encroachment in protected forest areas. …”
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Advances in preparation and application of coal-based functional nanomaterials by Shenyong LI, Shenjun QIN, Changquan MEN, Jiajia HOU, Dawei LYU, Xue ZHENG, Wei PANG, Longlong HAO, Daoyuan ZHAO, Shaozhuo ZHANG

“…Notably, the “carbon-ash composites” containing unburned carbon and inorganic ash present novel opportunities for functional material design. …”
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The Morphological Stenosis Pattern of the Caroticoclinoid Foramen by Ioannis Paschopoulos, George Triantafyllou, Panagiotis Papadopoulos-Manolarakis, Sabino Luzzi, Nektaria Karangeli, George Tsakotos, Renato Galzio, Maria Piagkou

“…It corresponds to an osseous bridge (resulting after homonymous ligament ossification) between the anterior and middle clinoid processes (ACPs and MCPs) surrounding the internal carotid artery (ICA)’s cavernous segment. …”
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Zinc nano and zinc ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) mediated water deficit stress alleviation in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.): Photosystem II electron transp... by Arun K. Shanker, V. Visha Kumari, N. Jyothi Lakshmi, M.S. Rao, V. Girijaveni, V.K. Singh, M.R. Krupashankar, Tarunendu Singh

“…Zinc (Zn) foliar spray in nano form presents a potential solution to ameliorate water deficit stress. …”
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Level of knowledge among the population of radiation safety basic issues by S. A. Zelencova, G. V. Arhangel'skaja, N. M. Vishnjakova, I. A. Zykova, V. S. Repin

“…This research included processing of 243 questionnaires from the regions close to places of previous peaceful nuclear explosions and 216 questionnaires from the Far East regions.The analysis of obtained questioning results enabled to make the following conclusions: the level of knowledge among the population about the basic concepts of radiation safety appeared to be generally low among respondents of all eight territories. …”
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Flexural strength and surface hardness of nanocomposite denture base resins by Anagha Waghmare, Chandana Nair, Anuj K. Shukla, Mudita Chaturvedi, Tushar Vitthalrao Bhagat, Ebrahim Fihaid Alsubaiy, Ghazala Suleman, Mohasin Abdul Khader, Saurabh Chaturvedi

“…These samples were divided into five groups in which group I is control group samples in conventional resin and group II,III, IV &V contained 1 % and 2 % concentrations of ZnO &amp; TiO2 nanoparticles in heat cure acrylic resin. The processing and finishing of the models were done. Flexural strength was measured using a universal testing machine and surface hardness using a Rockwell hardness testing machine. …”
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Improvements in the land surface configuration to better simulate seasonal snow cover in the European Alps with the CNRM-AROME (cycle 46) convection-permitting regional climate mod... by D. Monteiro, C. Caillaud, M. Lafaysse, A. Napoly, M. Fructus, A. Alias, S. Morin

“…Here we present improved configurations of the SURFEX-ISBA land surface model used in CNRM-AROME. …”
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Statistics and behavior of clinically significant extra-pulmonary vein atrial fibrillation sources: machine-learning-enhanced electrographic flow mapping in persistent atrial fibri... by Peter Ruppersberg, Steven Castellano, Philip Haeusser, Kostiantyn Ahapov, Melissa H. Kong, Stefan G. Spitzer, Stefan G. Spitzer, Georg Nölker, Andreas Rillig, Tamas Szili-Torok

“…We also examine the statistical characteristics of the identified sources and their impact on cycle length variability, offering insights into potential pathophysiological mechanisms.Methods and resultsUnipolar electrograms were recorded from patients with persistent or long-standing persistent AF using 64-electrode basket catheters. The EGF Model processes these recordings to reconstruct divergent wavefront propagation patterns and quantify their temporal prevalence. …”
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Importin subunit beta‐1 mediates ERK5 nuclear translocation, and its inhibition synergizes with ERK5 kinase inhibitors in reducing cancer cell proliferation by Zoe Lombardi, Lucia Gardini, Anatolii V. Kashchuk, Alessio Menconi, Matteo Lulli, Ignazia Tusa, Alessandro Tubita, Luisa Maresca, Barbara Stecca, Marco Capitanio, Elisabetta Rovida

“…Indeed, alterations of the MEK5/ERK5 pathway are present in many types of cancer, including melanoma. …”
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Response of the Stabilization of Organic Carbon to Straw Incorporation and Nitrogen Application: Evidence from Carbon Fractions and Bacterial Survival Strategies by Shenglin Liu, Xiaodong Ding, Zeqiang Sun, Zhaohui Liu, Runxiang Du, Zhichang Jing, Shirong Zhang

“…Despite the global imperative to enhance carbon sequestration in agricultural landscapes, saline–alkali soils present distinctive soil–microbe constraints that limit our understanding of optimal management strategies. …”
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Bias in modeled Greenland Ice Sheet melt revealed by ASCAT by A. Puggaard, A. Puggaard, N. Hansen, R. Mottram, T. Nagler, S. Scheiblauer, S. B. Simonsen, L. S. Sørensen, J. Wuite, A. M. Solgaard

“…Here, we explore a novel data processing method from the Advanced SCATterometer (ASCAT) instrument on board the EUMETSAT MetOp satellites, which provides estimates of the spatiotemporal variability of melt extent over the Greenland Ice Sheet between 2007 and 2020. …”
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