Bamboo-inspired ultra-strong nanofiber-reinforced composite hydrogels by Hao Zhuo, Xinyu Dong, Quyang Liu, Lingyi Hong, Zhaolong Zhang, Shuchang Long, Wei Zhai

“…Self-assembled chitosan-sodium alginate nanofibers (CSNFs) are combined with tannic acid (TA) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as the interfacial crosslinker and hydrogel matrix, respectively, to emulate the fundamental cellulose-lignin-hemicellulose composition unit of bamboo. …”
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Modes-of-Action Related to Repeated Dose Toxicity: Tissue-Specific Biological Roles of PPARγ Ligand-Dependent Dysregulation in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Merilin Al Sharif, Petko Alov, Vessela Vitcheva, Ilza Pajeva, Ivanka Tsakovska

“…The description and characterization of the toxicological MoA leading to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are of specific interest, due to its increasing incidence in the modern society. …”
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Effect of mHealth Communication on Modifiable Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases in An Adult Rural Population of District Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh by Ankita Makhija, Shalini Srivastava, Harsh Mahajan, Khushboo Juneja

“…Results: After mHealth intervention, significant reduction in tobacco use, alcohol use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, BMI, waist hip ratio, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, total triglyceride and low-density lipoproteins was observed in intervention group with respect to control group. …”
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A ketogenic diet regulates microglial activation to treat drug addiction by Jie Ji, Yi Tang

“…With respect to drug addiction, studies have shown that a KD can alleviate glucose metabolism disorders caused by alcohol use disorders by increasing ketone metabolism, thereby reducing withdrawal symptoms. …”
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Rapid Enzymatic Method for Pectin Methyl Esters Determination by Lucyna Łękawska-Andrinopoulou, Efstathios G. Vasiliou, Dimitrios G. Georgakopoulos, Constantinos P. Yialouris, Constantinos A. Georgiou

“…Methanol is oxidized by alcohol oxidase releasing formaldehyde and hydrogen peroxide. …”
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Severe Tuberculosis Requiring Intensive Care: A Descriptive Analysis by Raquel Pacheco Duro, Paulo Figueiredo Dias, Alcina Azevedo Ferreira, Sandra Margarida Xerinda, Carlos Lima Alves, António Carlos Sarmento, Lurdes Campos dos Santos

“…The diagnosis of isolated pulmonary TB, a positive smear for acid-fast-bacilli and a positive PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in patients of pulmonary disease, severe sepsis/septic shock, acute renal failure and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome on admission, the need for mechanical ventilation or vasopressor support, hospital acquired infection, use of adjunctive corticotherapy, smoking, and alcohol abuse were significantly associated with mortality (p<0.05). …”
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A Review of Plastic Pollution; Conventional and Recent Bioremediation Technologies by Chinedum Chukwuemeka Udekwu, Uchechukwu Chidiebere Francis, Mercy Mayowa Ojetunde, Joseph Chinemelu Okakpu, Favour Matthew Awah, Omoniyi Awe

“…John Hyatt discovered plastics by dissolving camphor in nitrocellulose and alcohol in heat.  While this invention piqued the interest of scientists to have considered it a groundbreaking scientific discovery, little attention was paid to the aftermath effects of its usage. …”
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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy, Wet Beriberi, and Polyneuropathy in a Patient with Folate and Thiamine Deficiency Related to Gastric Phytobezoar by Nuria Huertas-González, Virgilio Hernando-Requejo, Zaida Luciano-García, Juan Luis Cervera-Rodilla

“…It is mainly related to alcohol abuse but it can be associated with other conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders. …”
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Analysis of the changes of volatile flavor compounds in a traditional Chinese shrimp paste during fermentation based on electronic nose, SPME-GC-MS and HS-GC-IMS by Ying Li, Li Yuan, Huijie Liu, Hongying Liu, Yue Zhou, Miaonan Li, Ruichang Gao

“…The main aroma components alcohols, aldehydes, pyrazines and other substances in the fermentation process showed an overall upward trend. …”
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Squamous cell carcinoma in a kidney transplant recipient after 26 years by Carolina da Silva Nunes, Andreia Bufalino, Cláudia Maria Navarro, Jorge Esquiche León, Héric de Souza Camargo, Elaine Maria Sgavioli Massucato

“…This paper reports a clinical case of squamous cell carcinoma that developed in the oral cavity of a kidney transplant patient who underwent the procedure 26 years ago and did not present classic risk factors, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, for the development of the lesion. …”
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Effects of pits of different ages on ethyl acetate and its metabolism-related microorganisms during strong-flavor Baijiu fermentation by Jing Zhang, Jing Zhang, Yunxuan Duan, Yang Lin, Jing Chen, Jie Cheng, Jie Cheng, Chuan Song, Jincen Zuo, Suyi Zhang, Suyi Zhang, Yong Zuo

“…A total of 177 volatile flavor components were observed, including 80 esters, 42 alcohols, 21 acids, 10 ketones and 11 aldehydes. Ethyl acetate was the lowest and ethyl caproate was relatively high in 100 years pit. 15 genera, including Lactobacillus, Pichia, Issatchenkia, Saccharomyces, and Aspergillus, were positively related to the formation of four major esters and their precursors. …”
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Gut Microbiota at the Crossroad of Hepatic Oxidative Stress and MASLD by Fabrizio Termite, Sebastiano Archilei, Francesca D’Ambrosio, Lucrezia Petrucci, Nicholas Viceconti, Roberta Iaccarino, Antonio Liguori, Antonio Gasbarrini, Luca Miele

“…Moreover, various exogenous factors impact gut microbiota and its involvement in MASLD-related oxidative stress, such as air pollution, physical activity, cigarette smoke, alcohol, and dietary patterns. This manuscript aims to provide a state-of-the-art overview focused on the intricate interplay between gut microbiota, lipid peroxidation, and MASLD pathogenesis, offering insights into potential strategies to prevent disease progression and its associated complications.…”
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Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: Still Lots to Learn and a Need for Standardized Data Collection Instruments by T. J. Marrie, G. J. Tyrrell, Sumit R. Majumdar, Dean T. Eurich

“…High rates of smoking, excessive alcohol use, and illicit drug use were seen. Almost all (87%) had a major comorbidity and 15% had functional limitations prior to admission. …”
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A New Pyrrolidone Alkaloid and Other Constituents from Rourea oligophlebia Stems by Thuc Ngoc Dinh, Mai Vu Thi Ha, Luong Ngo Xuan, Huan Trinh Thi, Huong Nguyen Thi, Mai Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Giap Tran Huu, Oanh Vu Thi Kim, Thanh Le Nguyen

“…Phytochemical study of Rourea oligophlebia stems led to the isolation of a new 2-pyrrolidone alkaloid (R,S)-N-(5-hydroxyl-pyrrolidin-2-one-1-yl)acetamide (1), together with 14 known compounds including friedelin (2), friedanol (3), taraxerol (4), vanillin (5), coniferyl aldehyde (6), apigenin (7), 7α-hydroxy-3β-sitosterol (8), coniferyl alcohol (9), scopoletin (10), emodin (11), protocatechuic acid (12), catechin (13), procyanidin A1 (14), and (E)-2,3,5,4’-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-β-D-glucoside (15). …”
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Interaction Effects of Lipoprotein Lipase Polymorphisms with Lifestyle on Lipid Levels in a Korean Population: A Cross-sectional Study by Jung-A Pyun, Sunshin Kim, KyungChae Park, Inkyung Baik, Nam H Cho, InSong Koh, Jong-Young Lee, Yoon Shin Cho, Young Jin Kim, Min Jin Go, Eugene Shim, KyuBum Kwack, Chol Shin

“…These findings suggest that there are interaction effects of LPL polymorphisms with lifestyle variables, including energy intake, fat intake, smoking, and alcohol consumption, as well as effects of LPL polymorphisms themselves, on lipid concentrations in a Korean population.…”
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Study on the mechanical properties and microstructure of PVA fiber-reinforced waste glass powder concrete by Yi Zhao, Siwen Chen, Shuisheng Yu, Shuai Wu, Yijie Bao

“…To address this, the present study investigated the enhancement of toughness in waste glass powder concrete through the incorporation of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers. The research assesses the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete samples containing waste glass powder and PVA fibers that were cured for 7 and 28 days, respectively. …”
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Exploring the Variation of Urbach Energies Between Anatase and Rutile Phases of TiO2 Nanoparticles in Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites by Rasheed L. Jawad, Raghad S. Abbas

“… Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were combined with a mixture of polymers: polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). …”
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Effect of Anaerobic Fermentation on the Aroma Characteristics of Yunnan Arabica Coffee by Chong LU, Xinxin YU, Faguang HU, Xingfei FU, Yuhong ZHAO, Wenjiang DONG

“…Anaerobic fermentation significantly enhanced the flavor characteristics of hazelnut, almond, and floral notes. Benzyl alcohol and 2-pyrrolidone were specific aroma compounds in fermented samples, while 2-acetylpyridine, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylvinyl)pyridine, trans-2-decenal, and propanoic acid are specific aroma compounds in unfermented samples. …”
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Impact of Grape Variety, Yeast and Malolactic Fermentation on Volatile Compounds and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectra in Red Wines by Anna Stój, Tomasz Czernecki, Bożena Sosnowska, Agnieszka Niemczynowicz, Arkadiusz Matwijczuk

“…Forty-six volatile compounds belonging to alcohols, esters, acids, aldehydes, ketones, furan compounds, sulfur compounds and volatile phenols were identified in the wines. …”
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Inter- and intra-varietal clonal differences influence the aroma compound profiles of wines analyzed by GC–MS and GC-IMS by Huawei Chen, Shijian Bai, Bowei Yang, Ruihua Ren, Zizhu Tang, Zhenwen Zhang, Qingqing Zeng

“…Esters were the most abundant compounds, followed by alcohols and aldehydes. The aroma profiles demonstrated significant varietal and clonal diversity, the clones with the highest aroma compound content were CH VCR6, PN VCR20, CS VCR11, ML VCR101, and CF 678. …”
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