Identification of mechanistic CKD biomarkers in a rat SNx kidney fibrosis model by transcriptomics and proteomics detectable in biofluids by Karin Barnouin, Elisa Tonoli, Clare Coveney, John Atkinson, Margarida Sancho, Andrew Skelton, David J. Boocock, Linghong Huang, Joseph Shephard, Timothy S. Johnson, Elisabetta A. M. Verderio, Breda Twomey

“…Abstract The rat sub-total nephrectomy (SNx) is a functional model of general chronic kidney disease (CKD) where the main pathological driver is glomerular hypertension representative of several subtypes of CKD. …”
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Enhancing Antioxidant Benefits of Kombucha Through Optimized Glucuronic Acid by Selected Symbiotic Fermentation Culture by Yu-Chieh Chou, Hui-Wen Lin, Chung-Yi Wang, Chen-Che Hsieh, Shella Permatasari Santoso, Shin-Ping Lin, Kuan-Chen Cheng

“…Kombucha, a functional beverage rich in glucuronic acid, is fermented in the presence of acetic acid bacteria and yeast as the primary microorganisms. …”
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Source-dependent variations in chitin: a comparative study on Antarctic krill, white shrimp and crayfish by Chenyi Yang, Xiaoyun Chen, Zuman Chen, Yadong Zhao, Ruizhi Yang, Yu Xia, Qinyi Zeng, Yanhong He, Hao Lan

“…This versatility is attributed to its essential functional properties, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity. …”
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Enhancing antioxidant activity of rice protein hydrolysates through glycosylation modification by Zhimin Zhang, Xinjian Bi, Liangjie Hu, Ying Wu, Wenting Hu, Han Wang, Xinyue Zheng, Hao Wu, Daichen Mu, Li Wen, Qingming Huang

“…Following glycosylation, DPPH• clearance by RPH-X increased by 12.75% (6 mg/mL), and ROS inhibition by RPH-A in the zebrafish model reached 84.78%.ConclusionGlycosylation enhanced the antioxidant capabilities of rice protein hydrolysate, indicating its potential as a functional dietary component with antioxidant efficacy.…”
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Optimization of a bearing geometry for a cervical total disc replacement by Lucia Kölle, Markus Flohr, Gregory Pryce, Andrew R. Beadling, Michael Bryant, Richard M. Hall, Stephen J. Ferguson, Benedikt Helgason

“…The design optimization aims to functionally replace the structures that are commonly excised (removed) or dissected (cut) during TDR implantation in the anterior column.ResultsThe optimized bearing geometry was able to replicate the moment-rotation curve of the anterior column of the natural C6/C7 level during coupled flexion/extension-anterior/posterior translation movement. …”
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Supply Chain Decision-Making and Coordination considering Anticipated Regret under Price Discount by Jie Jian, Huipeng Li, Nian Zhang, Jiafu Su

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Development of Speech Therapy Application for Children with Stuttering (STACS) by Janith Raj Jayaraju, Amudhu Sankar

“…Regarding the app's functionality, nearly 77% of parents found it highly satisfying. …”
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Application of resettable elements for electrical protection of solar batteries by A. S. Tonkoshkur, A. V. Ivanchenko, L. V. Nakashydze, S. V. Mazurik

“…Particular attention is paid to the research of the effect of fuses on the working of the solar batteries in the operating temperature range and their functional applicability in emergency situations associated with overheating. …”
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International Organizations: the Main Factors of Emergence and Development by L. S. Voronkov

“…He tries to justify the need to consider them not as independent objects of study, but as the phenomenon, caused by the high level of internationalization of economic life of states and of socio-economic consequences of the industrial revolution, reached in this period. The emergence of IIGOs, based on international treaty, was accompanied by establishment of a large number of INGOs operating in similar fields of human activity, which performed supplementary functions and regulated areas of cooperation and public needs, not covered by interstate agreements. …”
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Platform Screen Door Interface Solutions in Signaling System Upgrading and Renovation by LI Cong, WU Gang

“…［Objective］When urban rail transit signaling systems reach their lifespan end, the aging signaling equipment must be upgrade and renovated. …”
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A single-source photon source model of a linear accelerator for Monte Carlo dose calculation. by Obioma Nwankwo, Gerhard Glatting, Frederik Wenz, Jens Fleckenstein

“…Probability distribution functions (PDFs) for particle positions and energies were derived from the analysis of the PSF. …”
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Preoperative physiotherapy education for patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection by Megan J. Whelan, Ronel Roos, Marelee Fourie, Heleen van Aswegen

“…Patients undergoing surgery are at risk of functional deterioration as a response to surgical stress. …”
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Preparation of Antioxidant Peptides from Chicken Bone Proteins and the Influence of Their Compositional Characteristics on Antioxidant Activity by Yitong Jin, Peng Zhou, Chengzhi Zhu, Yanan Liu, Zhijun Zhao

“…Under these conditions, the ABTS radical scavenging activity reached 83.43%. Amino acid composition analysis revealed that peptides from chicken bones were rich in glycine, glutamic acid, alanine, proline, and aspartic acid, which were associated with antioxidant functions. …”
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Metacognitive Strategies of Developing the Reading Competence of Students of Institutions of Higher Education by Тамілія Доцевич

“…The theoretical approaches to the metacognitive strategies are represented, their functions, their role in understanding scientific texts. …”
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The effectiveness of therapy with valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide and its effect on the left atrial myocardium condition in women with arterial hypertension in postmenopause by M. Yu. Kolesnyk, M. V. Sokolova

“…Purpose - to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide and its effect on the structural and functional parameters of the left atrial myocardium in postmenopausal women with arterial hypertension. …”
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Spectrum of liver affection in children with sickle cell disease: case series by Fatma S. E. Ebeid, Noura B. Farghal, Nihal H. Aly

“…The final diagnosis was reached with a more individualized approach; two had significant coagulopathy and were diagnosed with sickle cell intrahepatic cholestasis, while one had normal synthetic functions of the liver with rising transaminases and bilirubin levels, as well as high titer of Epstein–Barr virus diagnosed as acute viral hepatitis complicated with sickle cell hepatic crisis. …”
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Cognitive Impairment amongst Older Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions and Its Association with Medication Adherence in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital by Yesiru Adeyemi Kareem, Ismail Olaiitan Adesina, Abayomi O. Olajide, Abdulhakeem Shuaib, A.M. Ibrahim, Placidus Nwakuba Ogualili, Richard Uwakwe

“…Results: This study found a positive correlation between cognitive functioning and medication adherence, this, however, did not reach statistical significance (β =0.055, P = 0.318). …”
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GALECTIN-3 LEVEL IN pATIENTS WITH mETAbOLIC SYNDROmE AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE by O. М. Drapkina, R. N. Shepel, Т. A. Deeva

“…There were positive correlations  of galectin-3  and CHD functional class  by NYHA (r=0,346, р=0,012): in absence of CHD signs galectin-3 level was 1,05±0,26 ng/mL; in CHD of 1 functional class  (FC) — 1,06±0,18  ng/mL; 2 FC — 1,7±1,59  ng/mL; 3 FC — 2,15±1,85 ng/mL.Conclusion. …”
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Plant and soil nutrient stoichiometry along primary ecological successions: Is there any link? by Francesca Di Palo, Dario A Fornara

“…Instead changes in plant nutrient stoichiometry were "driven" by plant-functional-group identity. Not only N:P ratios differed between legumes, grasses and forbs but each of these plant functional groups maintained N:P ratios relatively constant across pioneer, middle and advanced successional stages. …”
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Legitimacy and Reflexivity in International Investment Arbitration: A New Self-Restraint? by David Schneiderman

“…These moments of reflexivity turn out to be modest in reach and so unlikely to calm objections emanating from states and social movements. …”
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