High yield purification of an isoleucine zipper-modified CD95 ligand for efficient cell apoptosis initiation and with biotin or DNA-oligomer binding domain to probe ligand function... by Xiaoyue Shang, Nina Bartels, Johann Moritz Weck, Sabine Suppmann, Jérôme Basquin, Gajen Thaventhiran, Amelie Heuer-Jungemann, Cornelia Monzel

“…A fast, cheap, and efficient production of CD95L via the HEK293T secretory expression system is presented, along with CD95L affinity purification and functionalization. …”
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Measuring and Simulating Neutron Capture γ-Ray Spectra using the RPI γ-Ray Multiplicity Detector by Cook Katelyn, Danon Yaron, Lewis Amanda, Barry Devin, Rapp Michael, Daskalakis Adam, Brain Peter, Fritz Dominik, Golas Alec, Ney Adam, Siemers Gregory, Singh Sukhjinder, Wang Benjamin

“…A new method has been developed to model the event-by-event capture γ-ray cascade energy deposition in the detector array using DICEBOX and a modified version of MCNP-6.2. …”
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Leukemia cells remodel bone marrow stromal cells to generate a protumoral microenvironment via the S100A8-NOX2-ROS signaling pathway by Yangyang Gu, Jingyi Xia, Yuhong Guo, Linfen Tao, Guanbin Zhang, Jianping Xu

“…Subsequently, aging BMSCs secreted a variety of cytokines, including IL-6, CXCL5, MIP-1b, etc. as shown by Cytokine Array and qPCR analysis, which had stimulatory effects on the progression of AML. …”
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Implementing the Fourier transform in a sensor: a benchmark application for neuromorphic acoustic sensing by Hermann Folke Johann Rolf, Petro Feketa, Alexander Schaum, Thomas Meurer

“…Finally, a potential experimental implementation using micro-electromechanical system sensors is proposed.…”
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Reduced plastid genomes of colorless facultative pathogens Prototheca (Chlorophyta) are retained for membrane transport genes by Kacper Maciszewski, Gabriela Wilga, Tomasz Jagielski, Zofia Bakuła, Jan Gawor, Robert Gromadka, Anna Karnkowska

“…In contrast, the remarkable conservation of plastid membrane transport system components in the nonphotosynthetic genera Prototheca and Helicosporidium provides an additional constraint against the loss of ptDNA in this lineage. …”
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Mass Spectrometric Fingerprinting to Detect Fraud and Herbal Adulteration in Plant Food Supplements by Surbhi Ranjan, Tanika Van Mulders, Koen De Cremer, Erwin Adams, Eric Deconinck

“…A complimentary evaluation between data obtained using a previously developed Diode Array Detection (DAD) method and the MS data was performed by data fusion techniques and newly generated models. …”
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Hyphal penetration is the major pathway of translocation of Candida albicans across the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier by S. Schmidt, C. Schwerk, H. Schroten, H. Ishikawa, R. Schubert, T. Lehrnbecher, H. Rudolph

“…LIVE/DEAD assays were applied for viability controls and a cytometric bead array was performed to detect cytokine secretion of plexus epithelial cells. …”
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A Self-Tuning Variable Universe Fuzzy PID Control Framework with Hybrid BAS-PSO-SA Optimization for Unmanned Surface Vehicles by Huixia Zhang, Zhao Zhao, Yuchen Wei, Yitong Liu, Wenyang Wu

“…Although the processing time is 12.7% longer compared to the GRO approach, this framework lays a solid foundation for ship autonomy systems, and future enhancements will focus on MPC-based time delay compensation and Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) acceleration.…”
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An integrated Artificial neural network technique to optimize the various parameters of Pineapple/SiO2/epoxy-based nanocomposites under NaOH treatment by Natrayan Lakshmaiya, Naga Dheeraj Kumar Reddy Chukka, Seeniappan Kaliappan, V. Balaji, Nimel Sworna Ross, Ramya Maranan

“…The ANN predictive algorithm and the Taguchi L27 array show that the experiment and projected data for tensile, flexural, and impact are within 3 % and 4 %. …”
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A hybrid model based on the photovoltaic conversion model and artificial neural network model for short-term photovoltaic power forecasting by Ran Chen, Shaowei Gao, Yao Zhao, Dongdong Li, Shunfu Lin

“…Therefore, accurate PV power forecasting results are significant for the dispatching of power and improving of system stability. This paper proposes a hybrid forecasting model for one-day-ahead PV power forecasting under different cloud amount conditions. …”
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A data-driven impact-based analysis stemming from first responders reports to predict wind damage to urban trees by Irene Garcia-Marti, Jouke H. S. de Baar, Jan Willem Noteboom, Rob Sluijter, Gerard van der Schrier

“…Each of the reports is enriched with an array of weather and environmental features, intended to describe the local conditions where wind damage was recorded. …”
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Evaluating Pupillometry as a Tool for Assessing Facial and Emotional Processing in Nonhuman Primates by Xinhe Liu, Zhiting Zhang, Ji Dai

“…Non-human primates (NHPs) are extensively utilized to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying face processing; however, measuring their brain activity necessitates a diverse array of technologies. Pupillometry emerges as a convenient, cost-effective, and non-invasive alternative for indirectly assessing brain activity. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF METHODS OF PRE-COLUMNAR DERIVATIZATION OF GLUTATHIONES RECOVERED BY 4-METHOXY-2-NITROPHENYLISOTHIOTOCIONATE FOR DETERMINATION BY METHOD OF HIGH-EFFECTIVE LIQUID CHRO... by K. A. Alexeeva, D. I. Pisarev, O. O. Novikov, A. Yu. Malyutina

“…Nowadays the pharmacological role of glutathione in the therapy of carcinogenesis, neurodegenerative and ocular diseases, heart diseases, the immune system and aging of the organism is being actively investigated. …”
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Practical skills of persons with vision impairment by Anđelković Marija, Vučinić Vesna, Gligorović Milica, Maksić Jasmina

“…PAS were assessed using the PS domain which is part of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System II – ABAS II. Results. The scores achieved in the skill areas of the PS domain range from extremely low to average. …”
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Innovative approaches for skin disease identification in machine learning: A comprehensive study by Kuldeep Vayadande, Amol A. Bhosle, Rajendra G. Pawar, Deepali J. Joshi, Preeti A. Bailke, Om Lohade

“…Skin diseases encompass a vast array of conditions, ranging from common dermatological concerns to rare and complex disorders, collectively posing a significant burden on global healthcare systems. …”
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Extracellular vesicles: the “Trojan Horse” within breast cancer host microenvironments by Yue Kang, Ling’ao Meng, Shi Bai, Shenglong Li

“…The tumor microenvironment (TME) comprises a complex network involving tumor cells, non-cancerous cells, and an array of molecules they generate and release. Components include the extracellular matrix, cancer-associated fibroblasts, inflammatory immune cells, tumor-associated vasculature, and EVs discharged by these cellular entities. …”
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Optimization of tribo-mechanical properties of kenaf/jute-SiC hybrid composites using integrated grey-fuzzy approach by Aravindh Murugan, Debabrata Barik, Rasan Sarbast Faisal, Makeshkumar Mani, Milon Selvam Dennison, Seepana Praveenkumar, Saravanan Rajendran

“…Design of experiments was carried out with the Taguchi L27 orthogonal array (OA) to yield the minimum wear rate and coefficient of friction (COF). …”
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Mapping Harmful Algae Blooms: The Potential of Hyperspectral Imaging Technologies by Fernando Arias, Maytee Zambrano, Edson Galagarza, Kathia Broce

“…HSI, with its superior spectral resolution, enables the precise classification and mapping of diverse algae species, emerging as a pivotal tool in environmental surveillance. An array of HSI techniques, algorithms, and deployment platforms are evaluated, analyzing their efficacy across varied geographical contexts. …”
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The Emerging Role and Mechanism of E2/E3 Hybrid Enzyme UBE2O in Human Diseases by Qian Cheng, Zuyin Li, Yongjian Li, Lei Chen, Dingbao Chen, Jiye Zhu

“…The ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) plays a pivotal role in determining protein fate, regulating signal transduction, and maintaining cellular homeostasis. …”
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Novel Octa‐Structure Metamaterial Architecture for High Q‐Factor and High Sensitivity in THz Impedance Spectroscopy by Heena Khand, Rudrarup Sengupta, Gabby Sarusi

“…The research comprises a combination of rigorous system‐level simulations along with THz impedance spectroscopy laboratory experiments. …”
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