Device endothelialization and morphology assessments at 1 year using computed tomography angiography: comparison of traditional with novel puncturable atrial septal defect occluder... by Yanxing Fang, Kai Hou, Dawei Lin, Daxin Zhou, Wenzhi Pan, Junbo Ge

“…CTA was performed to assess the device morphology and degree of endothelialization. Independent samples t-test and Fisher's exact test were primarily used to compare the above data. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Toxicological Evaluation of Avicennia africana P: Beauv. (Avicenniaceae) Leaf Extract in a Rat Model by Mustapha A. Ahmed, Elvis O. Ameyaw, Francis Ackah-Armah, Desmond O. Acheampong, Peter K. Gathumbi, Michael B. Adinortey, George Ghartey-Kwansah, Hope R. Otsyina, Christian K. Adokoh

“…Rat body weights were measured, and blood samples were tested for haematological and biochemical markers. …”
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Effects of supplementation with vitamin D3 on growth performance, lipid metabolism and cecal microbiota in broiler chickens by Jiawei Li, Ximei Li, Jiamin Tian, Linna Xu, Yan Chen, Susu Jiang, Guohua Zhang, Jianxiong Lu

“…Samples were collected after a 12-h fasted feeding on days 28, 56, and 84. …”
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Forage sources in total mixed rations on rumen fermentation, gut fill, and development of the gastrointestinal tract of dairy calves by A. F. Toledo, A. P. Silva, F. V. L. Barbosa, R. D. F. Barboza, I. C. R. Oliveira, E. D. Marino, D. M. Polizel, Carla M. M. Bittar

“…After that, the solid diet was changed to the respective dietary treatments. Rumen samples were taken to determine rumen pH and volatile fatty acid (VFA) proportions. …”
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Probiotic efficacy of Cetobacterium somerae (CGMCC No. 28843): promoting intestinal digestion, absorption, and structural integrity in juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) by Yuanxin Chen, Weidan Jiang, Pei Wu, Yang Liu, Yaobin Ma, Hongmei Ren, Xiaowan Jin, Jun Jiang, Ruinan Zhang, Hua Li, Lin Feng, Xiaoqiu Zhou

“…Methods A cohort of 2,160 juvenile grass carp with an initial mean body weight of 11.30 ± 0.01 g were randomly allocated into 6 treatment groups, each comprising 6 replicates (60 fish per replicate). …”
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Dietary Protein-Induced Changes in Archaeal Compositional Dynamics, Methanogenic Pathways, and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Lactating Sheep by Maida Mushtaq, Xiaojun Ni, Muhammad Khan, Xiaoqi Zhao, Hongyuan Yang, Baiji Danzeng, Sikandar Ali, Muhammad Hammad Zafar, Guobo Quan

“…A total of nine fecal samples (three from each group) were analyzed via 16S rRNA and metagenomics sequencing. …”
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Seroprevalence and risk factors of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in cattle in Gharbia governorate, Egypt: A comparative study of traditional and commercial production systems by Mostafa El-Sayed El-Sheikh, Lotfy Bakar, Mamdouh Fahmy El-Mekawy, Mohammed Ibrahim Eisa, Nasser Zeidan Abouzeid, Mervat Ibrahim Abdelmonim, Sarah Gamal Yousef

“…A total of 12 smallholder farms and six commercial dairy farms that didn't use vaccination protocol against BoHV-1 were randomly selected. Serum samples (n = 400) were collected from 360 cattle and 40 Italian buffaloes and were subjected to evaluation of the serological status of BoHV-1 using indirect ELISA. …”
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Cultivo do milho e disponibilidade de P sob adubação com cama-de-frango Corn cultivation and availability of phosphorus under fertilization with chicken manure by Thais R. da Silva, June F. S. Menezes, Gustavo A. Simon, Renato L. de Assis, Catarina J. de L. Santos, Graciely V. Gomes

“…Before and 45 days after the planting the soil of all plots were sampled and the content of phosphorus availability (Mehlich-1) was determine and at 45 days after the planting, the height of the plants, yields of leaves and dry matter of stalks were evaluated. …”
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Effect of Adding Alkaline Metal Ions Complexes Rumen Microbiota and Metabolome of Hu Lambs by Mingyue Li, Chi Ma, Yalin Li, Ziyi An, Yilin Yang, Feng Gao, Changqing Li, Yingchun Liu

“…After 60 days of feeding, samples were collected for analysis. Compared with CG, rumen weight significantly increased in both C1 and C2 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Ten days of supplementation with a standardized Boswellia serrata extract attenuates soreness and accelerates recovery after repeated bouts of downhill running in recreationally ac... by Dawna Salter, Himana Yalamanchi, Aiswarya Yalamanchi, Amulya Yalamanchi

“…In total, 50 men (mean age 28 ± 4) were randomly allocated to consume 60 mg SBS or PLA once per day for 10 days (6 days before, the day of, and 3 days after DHR). …”
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Serum CD5L Responds Positively to Selenium and Coenzyme Q₁₀ Supplementation with Relation to Thyroid Hormones, Mortality, and Health-Related Quality-of-Life—A Sub-Analys... by Urban Alehagen, Jan O. Aaseth, Trine B. Opstad, Anders Larsson, Sabrina Asaad, Lutz Schomburg, Jan Alexander

“…In order to test this hypothesis, we analysed CD5L in serum samples from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with selenium and coenzyme Q₁₀ supplementation and examined associations between CD5L and thyroid hormones, health-related quality-of-life (Hr-QoL), and mortality in an elderly population low in selenium. …”
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Resistência ao cisalhamento de um Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo submetido ao tráfego de um trator agrícola Shear strength of a Red Yellow Argissolo under agricultural tractor traffic... by Jackson A. Barbosa, Moacir de S. Dias Junior, Luciano B. Vieira, Gutemberg P. Dias

“…The assessment of direct shear strength was carried out on soil samples, using a universal strength machine of the Ele International. …”
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The effects of moderate-intensity continuous training and high-intensity interval training during a ketogenic diet on serum levels of irisin, PGC-1α and UCP1 in overweight and obes... by Behnam Behravan, Kazem Khodaei, Mohammadreza Zolfaghardidani

“…During this period all groups followed a low-carbohaydrate diet and the ketogenic diet group had no regular exercise. Blood samples were collected 48 hours before first training session and 48 hours after the last training session. …”
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Correlação entre a produtividade do feijoeiro no sistema de produção orgânica e atributos do solo Correlation between common bean yield under organic production and soil attributes... by Luís F. Stone, Enderson P. de B. Ferreira, Agostinho D. Didonet, Alexandre B. Heinemann, Jaison P. de Oliveira

“…Samples were taken from soil layer of 0 - 0.10 m in 2007 for determination of CA, PA, and BA. …”
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Huangkui capsules regulate tryptophan metabolism to improve diabetic nephropathy through the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway by Jiayu Su, Ying Zhang, Xuan Wang, Xiaochao Hu, Ke Zhou, Huimin Zhu, Ehu Liu, Shijia Liu

“…Biochemical indices of blood and urine samples from the mice were measured, and HE staining, Masson staining and PAS staining were used to verify the anti-DN effect of HKC. …”
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Surveillance and Coinfection Dynamics of Infectious Bronchitis Virus and Avian Influenza H9N2 in Moroccan Broiler Farms (2021–2023): Phylogenetic Insights and Impact on Poultry Hea... by Rim Regragui, Oumayma Arbani, Nadia Touil, Khalid Bouzoubaa, Mohamed Oukessou, Mohammed El Houadfi, Siham Fellahi

“…RT-PCR analysis of tissue samples and cloacal and tracheal swabs collected from 183 broiler farms revealed that 33.33% were positive for IBV and 34.97% for H9N2. …”
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Relationship Between Concentrations of Ammonia and Nitrite in Water, Microbial Community Structure and Abundance of Nitrogen Cycling Function Genes by Yulong DU, Dengpan DONG, Changjian LI, Fang WANG, Hongwei SHAN

“…To explore the role of microorganisms in ammonia nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen accumulation, water samples from industrial farming systems of P. vannamei were randomly collected and divided into four groups. …”
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Effects of supplementing bile acids on the production performance, fatty acid and bile acid composition, and gut microbiota in transition dairy cows by Lei Li, Jiaxiao Li, Zhihui Liu, Zihan Jin, Mengyang Wang, Ying Wu, Zhihong Zhang, Xinfeng Hou, Junhu Yao, Jun Zhang

“…Meanwhile, further studies are needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and explore the broader implications of these results by using more tissue samples.…”
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Extração de fósforo em solos cultivados com cana-de-açúcar e suas relações com a capacidade tampão Extraction of phosphorus in soils cultivated with sugarcane and relationship with... by Djalma E. Simões Neto, Alexandre C. de Oliveira, Fernando J. Freire, Maria B. G. dos S. Freire, Clístenes W. A. do Nascimento, Alexandre T. da Rocha

“…In soil samples collected after treatment application, P was determined by Mehlich-1, Mehlich-3, Bray-1 and ion-exchange resin extractors. …”
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Screening for diabetes mellitus in learners residing in the Belhar, Delft and Mfuleni communities of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa by A. Somers, E. Rustford, M.S. Hassan, R.T. Erasmus

“…Early morning urine samples were also tested for the presence of glucose using dipsticks. …”
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