Danqi soft caspule alleviates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis by attenuating mitochondrial fission by Ye Yang, Cuiting Lin, Yan Wang, Yu Liu, Qiuxiong Chen, Qiuxiong Chen, Shiyu Ma, Shiyu Ma, Jin Ma, Jin Ma

“…A rat model of myocardial I/R and a cell model of H2O2 induced oxidative stress injury were established to assess the effects of DQ on cardiac injury, cardiomyocyte apoptosis, as well as mitochondrial structure and function.ResultDQ pre-treatment reduced both the proportion of infarct area and ischemic risk area and decreased cardiomyocyte apoptosis in myocardial I/R injury rats. …”
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Effect of Rapid Thermal Annealing on the Characteristics of Micro Zn-Doped Ga₂O₃ Films by Using Mixed Atomic Layer Deposition by Jiajia Tao, Xishun Jiang, Aijie Fan, Xianyu Hu, Ping Wang, Zuoru Dong, Yingjie Wu

“…The effects of Zn doping and post-annealing temperature on both structure characteristics and electric properties were investigated in detail. …”
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Case Report: A novel germline donor splicing site mutation of RB1 gene in a Chinese Tibetan pedigree with familial retinoblastoma by Guo-qian He, Guo-qian He, Ying-chun Zheng, Lin-jun Tan, Lin-jun Tan, Cheng-qi Shen, Cheng-qi Shen, Ju Gao, Ju Gao, Fu Xiong, Xia Guo, Xia Guo

“…The three-dimensional structure predicted by iterative threading assembly refinement (I-TASSER) indicates significant changes in the spatial structure of abnormal proteins after mutation. …”
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3D hypothetical reconstruction of a Neolithic hut from the waterlogged site of La Draga (Banyoles, Spain) by Evdoxia Tzerpou, Ivan Campana, Jan Salazar, Oriol López-Bultó, Antoni Palomo, Raquel Piqué, Xavier Terradas, Juan A. Barceló

“…A basic spatial model was constructed first, the architectural model of the base plane of the structure was then modelled, and finally, it followed the overhead plane of the structure. …”
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Dietary supplementation of Scutellariae radix flavonoid extract improves lactation performance in dairy cows by regulating gastrointestinal microbes, antioxidant capacity and immun... by Dongwen Dai, Chunxiao Dong, Fanlin Kong, Shuo Wang, Shuxiang Wang, Wei Wang, Shengli Li

“…However, microbial structure and composition of feces were not affected by SFE supplementation. …”
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Unveiling the pivotal role of Ni doping in ilmenite as oxygen carrier to realize simultaneous enhanced oxygen release and inhibited phase segregation in chemical looping process by Haochen Sun, Susanna T. Maanoja, Lujiang Xu, Huan Liu, Daofeng Mei, Wen-Da Oh, Chao He

“…The superior performance of Ni doping could be attributed to the incorporation of Ni2+ element in Fe-O-Ti structure rather than Ni0, which was validated by pre-activation and cyclic experiments, and density functional theory calculations. …”
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Fimsbactin Siderophores From a South African Marine Sponge Symbiont, Marinomonas sp. PE14‐40 by Nompumelelo Philile Praiseworth Ikegwuoha, Thea Hanekom, Elzaan Booysen, Corbyn Jason, Shirley Parker‐Nance, Michael T. Davies‐Coleman, Leonardo Joaquim vanZyl, Marla Trindade

“…ABSTRACT Low iron levels in marine habitats necessitate the production of structurally diverse siderophores by many marine bacterial species for iron acquisition. …”
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Comparative assessment of Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) gut microbiome diversity and composition throughout transition from captivity to wild by Cameron R. Forehand, Cameron R. Forehand, Sierra N. Smith, Forrest Nielsen, Forrest Nielsen, Blake Bauer, Jessa L. Watters, Jessa L. Watters, Ray W. Moody, Daniel J. Becker, Hayley Lanier, Hayley Lanier, Katharine Marske, Cameron Siler, Cameron Siler

“…To improve conservation translocation programs like headstarting, it is necessary to consider how the structure of these programs impact the host-associated microbiome. …”
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Protective coatings for complex organic flexible materials I: characterization and tribological performance of TiO2 and ZnO films deposited by magnetron sputtering on cork by B. Tiss, D. Martínez-Martínez, C. Mansilla, J.R. Gomes, C.S. Abreu, N. Pereira, L. Cunha

“…The TiO2 thin films exhibited an amorphous structure while the ZnO films displayed texture along the (002) direction of hexagonal wurtzite structure of zinc oxide. …”
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Search for Antiviral Preparations in Series of New Derivatives of N-Substituted Piperidines by Gulmira S. Akhmetova, Ulzhalgas B. Issayeva, Kaldybay D. Praliyev, Ilya S. Korotetskiy, Tulegen M. Seilkhanov, Samir A. Ross, Manas T. Omyrzakov, Ubaidilla M. Datkhayev, Khaidar S. Tassibekov, Lyudmila N. Ivanova, Natalya V. Zubenko

“…The purpose of this study was to search for antiviral drugs among new piperidine derivatives. The structure of the synthesized compounds was studied by NMR methods, including COSY (¹H-¹H), HMQC (¹H-¹³C) and HMBC (¹H-¹³C) techniques. …”
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Comparative assessment of the signs of instability of atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid arteries in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome with duplex scanning and comp... by E. V. Konstantinova, A. A. Sagatelyan, A. A. Bogdanova, E. S. Pershina, V. S. Shemenkova, A. V. Svet, A. A. Oganesyan, M. Yu. Gilyarov

“…The following signs were detected with DUS and CT: the presence of irregular plaque surface including signs of ulceration — 6,4 and 11,6% (p=0,021), positive remodeling — 3,8 and 3,8% (p=0,998), signs of local calcification — 23 and 25,9% (p=0,536), heterogenous structure — 55,1 and 46,8% (p=0,045), hypoechogenic component and low-density areas — 11,5 and 11,6% (p= 0,998). …”
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Radiation-hygienic passportization and USIDC-information basis for management decision making for radiation safety of the population of the Russian Federation. Report 1. Main achie... by G. G. Onishchenko, A. Yu. Popova, I. К. Romanovich, A. N. Barkovsky, T. A. Kormanovskaya, I. G. Shevkun

“…The work is underway to optimize the structure of medical radiology research; the system of establishing reference levels of medical exposure has been introduced. …”
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An innovative Data sharing and Visualisation Tool (DAVIT) to improve domestic abuse data insight and multi-agency collaborations: An explorative study of acceptability, relevance a... by N. Gityamwi, M. Toma, C. Bertoncin, S. Dicerto, O. Lapite, J. Armes

“…A clear data governance structure and data sharing framework will help the implementation of DAVIT.…”
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Micro-to-nano-scale microstructural evolution and mechanical characteristics of (CrFeNiCu)100-xAlx high entropy alloys with x = 0, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 and 15 at.% by Dilshodbek Yusupov, Sung Hwan Hong, Muhammad Aoun Abbas, Jun Su Ha, Gyeol Chan Kang, Elyorjon Jumaev, Hae Jin Park, Gian Song, Jürgen Eckert, Ki Buem Kim

“….% exhibited crucial microstructural evolution from dual-phase FCC1/FCC2 structure to multi-phase FCC1/FCC2/BCC structure. Furthermore, the primary BCC dendrite revealed a phase separation into nanoscale A2/B2 phase, and L12 nanoprecipitates formed in the FCC phase. …”
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Efficacy and safety of oral strontium ranelate for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: rationale and design of randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Cyrus Cooper, J-Y Reginster, R Chapurlat, C Christiansen, H Genant, N Bellamy, W Bensen, F Navarro, J Badurski, E Nasonov, X Chevalier, P N Sambrook

“…The results are expected in spring 2012.Clinical trial registration: The trial is registered on www.controlled-trials.com (number ISRCTN41323372).Conclusions: This randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled study will establish the potential of strontium ranelate in improving structure and symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis.…”
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Acellular porcine placental membranes as a novel biomaterial for tissue repair applications by Gustavo Henrique Doná Rodrigues Almeida, Luan Stefani Lima, Mariana Sversut Gibbin, Beatriz Lopomo, Rafael Oliveira Bergamo, Raquel Souza da Silva, Giovanna Vitória Consani Santos, Bruna Gomes Silva, Isabela Paulillo D’Onofrio, Henrique dos Santos, Lediane Pedroso Silva, Tais da Silva, Henrique Lança Fuzeti, Bianca Fuzeti Candian, Thais Naomi Gonçalves Nesiyama, João Victor Damin, Claudio Guilherme de Assis Oliveira, Lucas Paulo Jacinto Saavedra, Guilherme Henrique Gonçalves de Almeida, Douglas Lopes de Almeida, Jaqueline de Carvalho Rinaldi, Francielle Sato, Mauro Luciano Baesso, Luzmarina Hernandes, Flávio Vieira Meirelles, Rose Eli Grassi Rici, Durvanei Augusto Maria, Paulo Cezar de Freitas Mathias, Ana Claudia Oliveira Carreira, Ana Claudia Oliveira Carreira

“…Results showed efficient decellularization, with preserved ECM structure. The scaffolds were cytocompatible, supporting cell adhesion and high viability. …”
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Astragalus polysaccharide modulates the gut microbiota and metabolites of patients with major depressive disorder in an in vitro fermentation model: a pilot study by Yuwei Mi, Chen Lin, Huowang Zheng, Ying Wu, Yanbin Hou, Jieqiong Hu, Jiaxin Mao, Ni Dai, Xiaoqiong Li, Zhongze Lou, Yunxin Ji

“…All these results suggest that APS could regulate gut microbiota structure and Trp related metabolites in MDD patients; Compared to APS, APS and PS128 synbiotic fermentation could reduce gas production but shows limited ability to modulate gut microbiota structure or Trp related metabolites in MDD patients.…”
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Application of audio frequency magnetotelluric 3D prospecting in a hot area exploration by Wenlong ZHAO, Yuhao TANG, Shuo ZHANG, Chao ZHOU

“…The results show that: (1) The geological condition of the study area is complex, and the underground medium has the characteristics of three-dimensional electrical structure, which is suitable for three-dimensional inversion of the AMT data. (2) The three-dimensional electrlical structure characteristics of the study area show that there are 10 high-resistance anomalic bodies and 2 low-resistance anomalic bodies in the study area. …”
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Identification of potential inhibitors of interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase: insights from docking, molecular dynamics, MMPBSA and free energy landscape studies by Shazia Ahmed, Arunabh Choudhury, Mohammad Umar Saeed, Taj Mohammad, Afzal Hussain, Mohamed F. Alajmi, Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, Anas Shamsi, Md. Imtaiyaz Hassan

“…In this study, we performed a structure-based virtual screening utilizing a library of plant-based small molecules to identify inhibitors of ITK. …”
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Rock Physics Characteristics and Modeling of Deep Fracture–Cavity Carbonate Reservoirs by Qifei Fang, Juntao Ge, Xiaoqiong Wang, Junfeng Zhou, Huizhen Li, Yuhao Zhao, Tuanyu Teng, Guoliang Yan, Mengen Wang

“…This model effectively characterizes the complex pore structure of deep carbonate rocks and addresses the applicability limitations of conventional models in heterogeneous reservoirs. …”
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