Morphological and Molecular Evaluation of a Gel Based on Hyaluronic Acid and Spermidine for Oral Regenerative Purposes by Dolaji Henin, Elena Canciani, Daniela Carmagnola, Stefano Ferrero, Gaia Pellegrini, Mariachiara Perrotta, Riccardo Sirello, Claudia Dellavia, Nicoletta Gagliano

“…Background: Oral wound healing is a complex process influenced by extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and cellular migration. …”
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Exploring Y1 Communications and Services in O-RAN: Background, Privacy, and Security by Sachinkumar B. Mallikarjun, Mohammad Asif Habibi, Mihirraj Dixit, Xavier Costa-Perez, Merouane Debbah, Hans D. Schotten

“…We examine the security and privacy aspects of Y1 communications to ensure that all authorized parties involved in these interactions are equipped to withstand potential threats and vulnerabilities. More importantly, our research proposes a novel architectural framework for Y1 communications that integrates advanced functionalities and specifies secure communication protocols. …”
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A comprehensive provincial-level VOCs emission inventory and scenario analysis for China: Enhanced sectoral resolution through GAINS-China model by Yuhang Zhao, Hong Sun, Younha Kim, Yun Shu, Han Wang, Hui Li, Yinhe Deng

“…Uniquely, this inventory subdivides the solvent use sector into 5 subsectors and 22 specific sources, enabling a more precise analysis of VOCs emission sources. Future emission trends and reduction potentials were projected for the period 2020–2050 under two scenarios: reference (REF) and current legislation (CLE). …”
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Monitoring and Analyzing Driver Physiological States Based on Automotive Electronic Identification and Multimodal Biometric Recognition Methods by Shengpei Zhou, Nanfeng Zhang, Qin Duan, Xiaosong Liu, Jinchao Xiao, Li Wang, Jingfeng Yang

“…Furthermore, the results emphasize the importance of personalizing adjustments based on individual driver differences for more effective monitoring.…”
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Preparation, characterization and application of polymeric ultra-permeable biodegradable ferromagnetic nanocomposite adsorbent for removal of Cr(VI) from synthetic wastewater: kine... by Evans Suter, Hilary Rutto, Robert Makomere, Musamba Banza, Tumisang Seodigeng, Sammy Kiambi, Wesley Omwoyo

“…At low starting Cr(VI) concentrations, chemisorption dominated the removal process, but as concentrations increased, physisorption became more significant. …”
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Molecular dynamics simulation and docking studies reveals inhibition of NF-kB signaling as a promising therapeutic drug target for reduction in cytokines storms by Abhishek Kumar, Tharun Bharadwaj, Likith Muthuraj, Jitendra Kumar, Pravin Kumar, Roopa Lalitha, Gladstone Sigamani, Shaban Ahmad, Piyush Bhanu, Ravi Kant Pathak, Akshay Uttarkar, Vidya Niranjan, Vachaspati Mishra

“…Abstract Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) plays a crucial role in numerous cellular processes, such as inflammation, immunological responses to infection, cell division, apoptosis, and the development of embryos and neurons. …”
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Development of indicator system for early warning of clinical nursing critical values in general wards: a Delphi study by Weixin Xiong, Fenglan Xie, Qin Li, Ying Chen, Hongmei Yang, Jieli Wu, Jianying Li, Zhihao Chen, Xiaoqin Hu, Lijing Hu

“…Background By simultaneously assessing multiple physiological parameters, subtle changes in a patient’s clinical status can be more readily identified. However, the literature indicates that current early warning systems (EWS) are primarily utilized in in critical care units (ICU), prehospital first aid and hospital emergency cases. …”
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Collecting patient-reported outcomes via the COTIDIANA smartphone app: a prospective validity study by Daniel Aletaha, Tanja A Stamm, Paul Studenic, Helga Radner, Nadja Kartschmit, Elsa Frãzao-Mateus, Nasim Nakhost Lotfi, Francisco Nunes, Pedro Matias, Ricardo Graca

“…In recent years, smartphone apps are used to collect electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROMs), supporting the self-management process and improvement of health-related quality of life. …”
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NETWORK APPROACH TO ANALYSIS OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR (TNFα-863, TNFα-308, TNFα-238), VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR (VEGF-2578, VEGF+936) AND MATRI... by A. V. Shevchenko, V. F. Prokofyev, V. I. Konenkov, V. V. Chernykh, A. V. Eremina, L. V. Dudnikova, N. Yu. Kashkina, A. N. Trunov

“…Analysis of complex genetic factors, procing some factors taking part at the pathological process being the regulators of production for each other, is more informative when detecting protective and resistant markers of the disease development rather than single genetic markers, thus being useful for genomic screening.…”
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Prognostic value of Osteopontin (SPP1) in colorectal carcinoma requires a personalized molecular approach by Mourad Assidi, Wafaey Gomaa, Mohammad Jafri, Mehenaz Hanbazazh, Mahmoud Al-Ahwal, Peter Pushparaj, Asia Al-Harbi, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Abdelbaset Buhmeida, Jaudah Al-Maghrabi

“…Osteopontin (SPP1) is a key extracellular matrix protein involved in several pathophysiological processes including cancer progression and metastasis. …”
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Independent and temporally separated dynamics for RORγt and Foxp3 during Th17 differentiation by Stav Miller, Stav Miller, Inbal Eizenberg-Magar, Shlomit Reich-Zeliger, Jacob Rimer, Irina Zaretsky, Irina Zaretsky, Dan Reshef, Ekaterina Kopitman, Nir Friedman, Yaron E Antebi

“…While the RORγt expression level elevates early during differentiation, Foxp3 rises later and is more stable upon environmental changes. These distinct expression profiles are independent of each other. …”
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Trace Copilot: Automatically Locating Cryptographic Operations in Side-Channel Traces by Firmware Binary Instrumenting by Shipei Qu, Yuxuan Wang, Jintong Yu, Chi Zhang, Dawu Gu

“…In contrast, obtaining the (partial) binary firmware is more prevalent in practical attacks on embedded devices. …”
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Applying global NASA data to local planning for extreme heat in Prince George’s County, Maryland by Stephanie Schollaert Uz, Katharine C. Stover, Katharine C. Stover, Samantha L. Smith, Samantha L. Smith, Debra M. Collier, Jacob Riley, Evelyn H. Hoban

“…As demand grows for high-quality public information around the increasing societal impacts of extreme weather, making scientific data products more actionable for practitioners has become a top priority for NASA. …”
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Tumor and peritumoral tissue hormonal background features in patients with rare types of endometrial cancer by E. M. Frantsiyants, V. A. Bandovkina, A. P. Menshenina, T. I. Moiseenko, M. A. Rogozin, Yu. A. Pogorelova, I. V. Kaplieva, E. I. Surikova, I. V. Neskubina, N. D. Cheryarina, E. V. Verenikina

“…In these regions, the concentration of E3 exceeded that of intact endometrium by a factor of more than five. A comparison of estrogen receptor (ER) levels revealed elevated levels in samples of the tumor, its perifocal zone, distant endometrium, and fallopian tubes. …”
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New genomic resources inform transcriptomic responses to heavy metal toxins in the common Eastern bumble bee Bombus impatiens by Amy L. Toth, Christopher D. R. Wyatt, Rick E. Masonbrink, Katherine S. Geist, Ryan Fortune, Sarah B. Scott, Emeline Favreau, Sandra M. Rehan, Seirian Sumner, Mary M. Gardiner, Frances S. Sivakoff

“…Conclusions Our data represent a large improvement in genomic resources for this important model species—with 10% more genome coverage than previously available, and a high-quality assembly into 18 chromosomes, the expected karyotype for this species. …”
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Assessment of the vertical preferential flow characteristics and flow types on a slope in a small headwater catchment by Yi Du, Yi Du, Yi Du, Xiaoyan Wang, Zhe Nan, Tingting Li, Tingting Li, Tingting Li, Yi Tang, Yi Tang, Longsheng Huang, Longsheng Huang

“…Combining these two methods can help judge macropore flow characteristics and its interaction with soil matrix more accurately.…”
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Invasive bacteria isolates from children with severe infections in a Nigerian hospital by Anthony O. Onipede, Adedeji A. Onayade, Jerome B.E. Elusiyan, Perpetua O. Obiajunwa, Ezra O.O. Ogundare, Olarinde O. Olaniran, Lateef A. Adeyemi, Oyeku O. Oyelami

“…Blood culture and CSF specimens were collected and processed using standard microbiological protocols. …”
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Analysis of Energy Metabolism and Lipid Spatial Distribution in Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Revealed by MALDI-MSI by Xingxing Zhao, Peipei Chen, Lun Yu, Chuchu Gao, Sannan Wang, Zuming Yang, Zongtai Feng

“…In contrast, pentadecanoic acid levels were reduced across the entire brain in the HIBD model, with a more pronounced decrease in the ipsilateral hippocampus, suggesting impaired membrane stability. …”
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Effects of Different Crystallization Protocols on Marginal Gap of Lithium Disilicate Single Crowns: SEM Analysis by Alon Shadur, Joseph Nissan, Diva Lugassy, Ariana Umansky, Eran Zenziper, Gil Ben-Izhack

“…<b>Objective:</b> In everyday dentistry, lithium disilicate is a valid option for single-fix partial dentures, and this material crystallization process is available with two protocols: long and short. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variation in Carbon and Water Use Efficiency and Their Influencing Variables Based on Remote Sensing Data in the Nanling Mountains Region by Sha Lei, Ping Zhou, Jiaying Lin, Zhaowei Tan, Junxiang Huang, Ping Yan, Hui Chen

“…A comprehensive evaluation of the variations in carbon use efficiency (CUE) and water use efficiency (WUE) in the Nanling Mountains Region (NMR) is crucial for gaining insights into the intricate relationships between climate change and ecosystem processes. This study evaluates the spatiotemporal rates of dynamics in CUE, WUE, gross primary productivity (GPP), net primary productivity (NPP), and evapotranspiration (ET) over the period from 2001 to 2023, using remote sensing data and linear regression analysis. …”
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