A new theory of tree sap flow by András Török, Anikó Anna Hajduné Kubovje, Balázs Hardi, Ralf Bergmann, Krisztián Szigeti, Domokos Máthé, Imre Hegedüs

“…The instrument is designed to convert changes in the diameter of a millimeter-sized tree into easily detectable data by increasing the diameter by an order of magnitude. …”
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Human neutrophil antigen allele frequencies and assessment of HNA alloimmunisation risk in donors and hematological patients by I. I. Krobinets, N. V. Mineeva, I. O. Bogdanova, A. V. Chechetkin

“…Human neutrophil antigens (HNAs) are localized on glycoproteins which are positioned on the surface membrane of human neutrophils. Alloantibodies against HNA are implicated in a number of clinical conditions, including immune-mediated neutropenia and transfusion reactions. …”
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The Effects of the Biceps Brachii and Brachioradialis on Elbow Flexor Muscle Strength and Spasticity in Stroke Patients by Binbin Yu, Xintong Zhang, Yihui Cheng, Lingling Liu, null YanJiang, Jiayue Wang, Xiao Lu

“…Fifteen patients with elbow flexor spasticity after stroke were enrolled in this study. sEMG signals of the paretic and nonparetic elbow flexor muscles (biceps and brachioradialis) were detected during MVIC and FPE, and root mean square (RMS) values were calculated. …”
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Peripheral Immunophenotype in the Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia in Rats: An Experimental Study by Aydin Eray Tufan, Pinar Yazici, Elif Tufan, Anil Akkus, Ozlem Ton Eryilmaz, Ufuk Oguz Idiz, Fatih Ozcelik, Cemal Kaya

“…No statistically significant difference was detected between groups considering the subtypes of lymphocytes surface antigens. …”
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X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Study of Layered Double Hydroxides with Different Exchangeable Anions by J. Theo Kloprogge

“…XPS can simultaneously account for both surface and bulk properties of LDH that are not available through common vibrational spectroscopic methods.…”
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Continuous Gastric pH Monitoring in Children Facilitates Better Understanding of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Prospective Observational Study by Shiva Sharma, Devendra I. Mehta, Nishant Patel, Arun Ajmera, Jeffrey Bornstein, Florence George

“…Various methods have been utilized to detect DGR using a Bilitec device or Hepatobiliary scintigraphy, amongst the most common, each with their own limitations. …”
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Surfactant proteins levels in asthmatic patients and their correlation with severity of asthma: a systematic review by Sagad O.O. Mohamed, Amged Mohammed, Tarteel Mohamed, Hanaa Fadil, Mohamed S.K. Salih, Amna H. Mohamed, Alrumaisa Alhassan, Safaa G. A. Saeed, Fatima S.K. Salih, Huda M. A. Mustafa, Somaia M.M. Ahmed, Esraa M. A. Garalnabi, Nadeen M. Yousif, Alaa N.N. Ahmed, Abdalla O. O. Mohamedali

“…Abstract Background Surfactant decreases surface tension in the peripheral airways and plays a role in regulating the lung’s immune responses. …”
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Abundance, distribution, and ecological risks of microplastics in urban and agricultural topsoil of Mian-Ab Plain, Iran by Faezeh Jahedi, Reza Dehbandi, Nastaran Talepour, Neamatollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard, Maryam Ravanbakhsh, Sahand Jorfi, Mehdi Ahmadi, Rohangiz Maleki

“…SEM–EDS analysis revealed trace elements (C, N, O, Na, P, Si) on MP surfaces, indicating possible pollutant adsorption. …”
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Epidemiology and factors associated with the infection of Babesia bigemina, Babesia bovis, and Theileria orientalis in Thale Noi Wetland buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis), Southern Thail... by Chalutwan Sansamur, Kanpapat Boonchuay, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman, Kenny Oriel Aranas Olana, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya

“…A phylogenetic analysis based on the T. orientalis gene encoding a major piroplasm surface protein was performed to assess genetic diversity. …”
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24-month outcomes after switching to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine in people living with HIV and HBcAb positivity at the Beijing Ditan Hospital in China by Jiantao Fu, Ruojia Biao, Ying Liu, Jing Chen, Hongxin Zhao

“…Background Dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG/3TC) is a recommended therapy regimen for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-negative people living with HIV (PLWH) who have achieved HIV virological suppression or are treatment-naïve. …”
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Weathering intensity and trace elements (Ni, Sr, Zn, and Cr) distribution in Vertisols developed on basalt in a semiarid environment: agronomic implications by Peter N. Eze, Peter N. Eze, Ferdinand J. Dina Ebouel, Itumeleng Nkonga, Antje Musiol, Anja M. Schleicher, Christina Günter, Stefan Norra

“…Chemical weathering, a major geomorphic process, controls soil formation and evolution at the Earth’s surface and is strongly influenced by prevailing environmental conditions. …”
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Evolution mechanisms of MgO-Al2O3 in non-oriented silicon steel by SUN Yan-hui, ZHAO Yong, CAI Kai-ke, SUN Sai-yang, MA Zhi-fei, FANG Zhong-qiang

“…A small amount of MgO-Al2O3 surrounded by AlN was occasionally detected besides many pure spinels before calcium treatment. …”
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Serum reactivity to citrullinated protein/peptide antigens and left ventricular structure and function in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). by Jan M Hughes-Austin, Ronit Katz, Darcy S Majka, Michael H Criqui, William H Robinson, Gary S Firestein, W Gregory Hundley, Joachim H Ix

“…Serum reactivity to several citrullinated protein/peptide antigens has been identified in RA, which are detectable years before RA onset and in individuals who may never develop RA. …”
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Automatic Segmentation of the Infraorbital Canal in CBCT Images: Anatomical Structure Recognition Using Artificial Intelligence by Ismail Gumussoy, Emre Haylaz, Suayip Burak Duman, Fahrettin Kalabalık, Muhammet Can Eren, Seyda Say, Ozer Celik, Ibrahim Sevki Bayrakdar

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The infraorbital canal (IOC) is a critical anatomical structure that passes through the anterior surface of the maxilla and opens at the infraorbital foramen, containing the infraorbital nerve, artery, and vein. …”
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Vaginal repair of cesarean section scar defects: Preoperative hysteroscopic evaluation by Huihui Chen, Yizhi Wang, Hui Zhang, Xipeng Wang

“…Abstract Introduction Cesarean section scar defects (CSDs) are one of the long‐term complications following cesarean section. They can be detected by transvaginal sonography, hysterosalpingography, sonohysterography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). …”
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Electroacupuncture at ST36/SP6 Restores Surgical Stress‐Induced Impairment of Dendritic Cell Maturation via GR/GILZ Signaling in Mice by Mengting Jiang, Caixia Liu, Yinzhou Zhang, Sibei Li, Yuhui Li, Chengcheng Zhou

“…The expressions of CD86, MHC‐II, and CD40 on the surface of DCs were assessed via flow cytometry. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) was utilized to detect the mRNA expression levels of glucocorticoid‐induced leucine zipper (GILZ), glucocorticoid receptor (GR), interleukin‐1β (IL‐1β) and interleukin‐6 (IL‐6). …”
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Associations of dyadic appraisal of cancer cachexia symptoms with psychological distress and quality of life in dyads of palliative care patients: a longitudinal mixed-methods stud... by Huilin Cheng, Carmen Wai Lim Leung, Jeffrey Sheung Ching NG, Kam Hung Wong, Deepa Natarajan, Lut Ming Chan, Nancy Hiu Yim NG, Tsz Wai Tsang, Wai Ming Leung, Raymond See Kit LO

“…Quantitative data will be analyzed using the actor-partner interdependence model and the polynomial regression with response surface analysis, while qualitative data will be subjected to qualitative content analysis and trajectory analysis. …”
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Prevalence of overt and occult hepatitis B viral infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Edo state university teaching hospital Auchi, Nigeria by Bukhari Isah Shuaib, Amina Momodu, Johnsolomon Eghosa Ohenhen, Ijeoma Evangeline Umeche, Musa Abidemi Muhibi

“…The results emphasize the need for HBV DNA testing in screening protocols to detect occult and overt HB infections and address key risk factors to improve antenatal care and prevention strategies.…”
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Curcumin as an antidote to atrazine on estrogen homeostasis and beyond: mechanistic insights from a targeted literature review by Patrick J. Wright, Jade Ilali, Pengli Bu

“…One such chemical is atrazine (ATZ), a man-made herbicide highly prevalent in the environment and detectable in drinking water, with reported levels ranging from 0.026 to 1.29 micrograms per liter (µg/L) in surface waters in the United States. …”
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The effects of urbanization, temperature, and rainfall on Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito abundance across a broad latitudinal gradient in Central Africa by Matthew J. Montgomery, James F. Harwood, Aurelie P. Yougang, Théodel A. Wilson-Bahun, Armel N. Tedjou, Christophe Rostand Keumeni, Charles S. Wondji, Basile Kamgang, A. Marm Kilpatrick

“…We used a continuous urbanization index (UI; range 0–100) that increased with impermeable surface and decreased with forest cover. Results Urbanization increased larval habitat, human host availability, and Ae. aegypti mosquito abundance. …”
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