Metabolomic Characterisation of Low-Density Lipoproteins Isolated from Iodixanol and KBr-Based Density Gradient Ultracentrifugation by Richard J. Webb, John K. Lodge, Sophie S. Scott, Ian G. Davies

“…Conclusions: The findings reveal distinct differences in the small molecule composition of LDL prepared using the two methods, with IGUC exhibiting greater variation. …”
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Miroir du théâtre : mise en abyme et maniérisme dans The Convent of Pleasure de Margaret Cavendish (1668) by Line Cottegnies

“…The term, borrowed from the French critical tradition, refers, among others, to peculiar modalities of imitation and variation and allows us to define precise modes of composition. …”
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Exploring the causal relationship between obesity, immune cell characteristics and cervical cancer risk using Mendelian randomization by HongYin Cui, Jingjing Zhang, Xiaolin Lang, Changchang Huang, SongQing Yang

“…Obesity has been linked to numerous cancers through mechanisms involving hormonal disruption and chronic inflammation, while immune function variations may influence individual cancer susceptibility. …”
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Evolution of enteric viruses in the progression of colorectal cancer via the adenoma-carcinoma sequence pathway by Ying Yang, Dan Wang, Longlin Li, Jieyu Song, Xianglan Yang, Jun Li

“…In conclusion, the changes in the composition and function of enteric viruses in the progression of CRC via adenoma-carcinoma sequence pathway were analyzed in this study, and these changes hold certain importance for exploring the role of enteric viruses in the occurrence of this disease; however, their mode of action and specific mechanisms require further investigation.…”
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ANALYSIS OF SURFACE DEFECTS OF ALUMINUM AND ITS ALLOYS WITH A SCANNING KELVIN PROBE by A. K. Tyavlovsky, A. L. Zharin, O. K. Gusev, R. I. Varabei, N. I. Muhurov, G. V. Sharonov, K. U. Pantsialeyeu

“…An output signal of electrometric probe depends on a number of physical and chemical parameters of surface including chemical composition variations, stresses, dislocations, crystallographic orientation of a surface, etc. …”
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Effects of wet environment on physical, chemical and mechanical properties of four core buildup materials by Yuanyuan Chen, Qingsong Jiang, Yongjie Wei

“…All tested specimens exhibited a two-part fracture mode, with voids and pores inevitably present. These findings demonstrate that monomer composition predominantly governs the physicochemical stability of core buildup materials, whereas filler characteristics (loading, content, and distribution) dictate their mechanical performance. …”
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Evaluation of oven baking and air-frying as potential alternatives of deep frying, considering PM2.5 and PAHs emissions from cooking animal- and plant-based protein foods by Szu-Yun Wu, Kuang-Mao Chiang, Shih-Chun Candice Lung, Yu-Cheng Chen, Wen-Harn Pan

“…Previous studies indicate variations in aerosol types and concentrations during deep-frying are attributed to differences in of ingredient composition such as foods cooked and oil used. …”
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Investigation of stress intensity factor for internal cracks in FG cylinders under static and dynamic loading by Mahmoud Shariati, Masoud Mahdizadeh Rokhi, Hassan Rayegan

“…This paper investigates the variations of mode I stress intensity factor (KI) for inner penny-shaped and circumferential cracks in functionally graded solid and hollow thick walled cylinders, respectively with the changes of crack geometry, material gradation and loading conditions. …”
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Two complementing in vivo selection systems based on CCA-trimming exonucleases as a tool to monitor, select and evaluate enzymatic features of tRNA nucleotidyltransferases by Karolin Wellner, Josefine Gnauck, Dorian Bernier, Stephan H. Bernhart, Heike Betat, Mario Mörl

“…This approach revealed unexpected requirements for amino acid composition in two motifs and gives new insights into the mechanism of CCA addition. …”
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Investigating the performance of adsorption chiller operating under fluctuating heat-source conditions by Zhipeng Hua, Shanshan Cai, Hongyang Xu, Song Li, Zhengkai Tu

“…In the three non-fluctuating cases examined (Mode 1: 70–76 °C, Mode 2: 70-73-76 °C, Mode 3: 70-72-74-76 °C), Mode 2 was identified as having the best control temperature, achieving a COP that is 4.6 % higher than Mode 1.…”
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Differential Gut Microbiome Profiles in Long-Distance Endurance Cyclists and Runners by Guy Shalmon, Rawan Ibrahim, Ifat Israel-Elgali, Meitar Grad, Rani Shlayem, Guy Shapira, Noam Shomron, Ilan Youngster, Mickey Scheinowitz

“…Both alpha and beta diversity of the bacterial communities were evaluated to identify compositional variations between the groups. Each participant completed a maximal oxygen consumption test and a time-to-exhaustion test at 85% of the measured VO2max. …”
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Effect of Cr Content on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 0.03C-XCr-14Ni-2.3Mo-0.35Nb-Fe Austenitic Stainless Steel by Liang　Rui, Xu　Yang, Yi　Haoyu, Jiang　Yuefeng, Liang　Tian, Wang　Ping, Ma　Yingche

“…Based on the standard composition of 316 L alloy， a type of Cr， Ni， and Nb strengthened austenitic stainless steel （denoted as 0.03C-XCr-14Ni-2.3Mo-0.35Nb-Fe steel） was designed. …”
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Complex In Vivo Motion of the Bovine Tail Provides Unique Insights Into Intervertebral Disc Adaptation by Arthur J. Michalek, Isabelle M. Wood, Daniela Gonzalez Carranza, Lindsay Ferlito

“…This study hypothesized that despite the similarities in geometry and biochemical composition of IVDs in the bovine tail, level‐wise variations in repetitive in‐vivo motion would be associated with tissue level adaptations. …”
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Microstructure, Thermal, and Mechanical Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Obtained by Micro Wire and Arc Direct Energy Deposition by Tadeu C. da Silva, Edwin Sallica-Leva, Emilio Rayón, Claudio T. Santos, João C. A. D. Filho, Neri Volpato, Dalton D. Lima, Paulo H. G. Dornelas, Sergio S. M. Tavares, Telmo G. Santos

“…Mechanical characterization revealed variations in hardness (H) and elastic modulus (E) due to microstructural heterogeneity and composition. …”
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External particle mixing influences hygroscopicity in a sub-urban area by S. Deshmukh, L. Poulain, B. Wehner, S. Henning, J.-E. Petit, P. Fombelle, P. Fombelle, O. Favez, H. Herrmann, M. Pöhlker, M. Pöhlker

“…A cluster analysis based on backward trajectories and meteorological conditions gives valuable insights into the chemical composition and variations in the hygroscopicity of different air masses.…”
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Ball milling preparation and the effect of calcination temperature on the photocatalytic performance of titanium dioxide by Israa Zahwa, Ahmad Kassas, Mohamed Mouyane, Jérôme Bernard, Javier Navas, Tayssir Hamieh, David Houivet

“…Characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and UV–Vis spectroscopy using the diffuse reflectance mode (DRS), were employed to evaluate phase composition, surface properties, and optical band gap variations. …”
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Simulation Study of High-Precision Characterization of MeV Electron Interactions for Advanced Nano-Imaging of Thick Biological Samples and Microchips by Xi Yang, Liguo Wang, Victor Smaluk, Timur Shaftan, Tianyi Wang, Nathalie Bouet, Gabriele D’Amen, Weishi Wan, Pietro Musumeci

“…Our ultimate goal is to develop a comprehensive mapping of the minimum electron energy required to achieve a nanoscale resolution, taking into account variations in sample thickness, composition, and imaging mode.…”
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Effects of tree fall on soil Collembola: Disentangling the role of gap formation and deadwood addition by Yan Zhang, Zhou Zheng, André Junggebauer, Melanie M. Pollierer, Stefan Scheu

“…Gap formation filtered for small-sized and soil-living species via decreased soil moisture, but did not affect other traits such as number of ocelli and reproduction mode. The results suggest that gap formation and deadwood addition affect Collembola communities and traits in an independent way. …”
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CATHODOLUMINESCENCE AND RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY AS A BASIS FOR THE SELECTION OF REFERENCE SAMPLES FOR LA-ICP-MS ANALYSIS OF ZIRCON by S. L. Votyakov, M. V. Chervyakovskaya, Yu. V. Shchapova, E. A. Pankrushina, G. B. Mikhalevsky, V. S. Chervyakovsky

“…Variations in the position and width of the full width at half maximum (FWHM) mode of asymmetric stretching vibrations ν3(SiO4) B1g, as well as the values of the accumulated autoradiation dose Dα and the equivalent dose Dαed have been analyzed. …”
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Structural and optical study of alternating layers of In and GaAs prepared by magnetron sputtering by S. Torres- Jaramillo, C. Pulzara-Mora, R. Bernal-Correa, M. Venegas de la Cerda, S. Gallardo-Hernández, M. López-López, A. Pulzara-Mora

“…This allowed to determine the transverse and longitudinal optical modes of GaAs and InAs, characteristic of a two-mode behavior. …”
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