Honokiol Provides Cardioprotection from Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury (MI/RI) by Inhibiting Mitochondrial Apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway by Linhua Lv, Qiuhuan Kong, Zhiying Li, Ying Zhang, Bijiao Chen, Lihua Lv, Yubi Zhang

“…Apoptotic levels were detected using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) staining. Electron microscopy was utilized to identify mitochondrial damage. …”
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Effects of Biostabilization on Engineering Properties of Geomaterials by Shengting Li, Chenyi Luo, Yi Yang, Lvzhen Yang, Lijian Wu, Tuo Huang, Zhuangji Wang

“…Unconfined compression, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements were conducted to evaluate the biostabilization results. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vivo Cytokinome Profile of IL-12-Loaded PLGA Nanospheres by Ryan A. Lacinski, Justin E. Markel, Jabeen Noore, Hillary G. Pratt, Brock A. Lindsey

“…Images obtained with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showcased a characteristic spherical shape with a mean particle diameter of 138.1±10.8 nm and zeta potential of −15.1±1.249 mV. …”
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NADPH Oxidase 2-Mediated Insult in the Auditory Cortex of Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats by Zheng-De Du, Wei Wei, Shukui Yu, Qing-Ling Song, Ke Liu, Shu-Sheng Gong

“…Additionally, decreases in the mitochondrial total antioxidant capabilities (T-AOC), adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were detected in the auditory cortex of ZDF rats, suggesting mitochondrial dysfunction. Transmission electron microscopy results indicated that ultrastructural damage had occurred to neurovascular units and mitochondria in the auditory cortex of ZDF rats. …”
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Tetrandrine Inhibits Titanium Particle-Induced Inflammatory Osteolysis through the Nuclear Factor-κB Pathway by Zige Liu, Yan Li, Fengying Guo, Chen Zhang, Guorui Song, Jiahao Yang, Desheng Chen

“…Tartrate-resistant acid phosphate (TRAP) staining and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) demonstrated that osteoclast formation was remarkably inhibited in the groups treated with Tet in a dose-dependent manner. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Bone Glue-Modified Asphalt by Asif Ali, Naveed Ahmad, Muhammad Adeel, Syed Bilal Ahmed Zaidi, Muhammad Sohail Jameel, Farsan Ali Qureshi, Waqas Haroon, Syeda Aamara Asif

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis were carried out to ensure the homogeneity and proper mixing of bone glue in asphalt binder. …”
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Innovative Damage Assessment of Endodontic Instruments Based on Digital Image Stacking by Raúl Argüello-Sánchez, Ivette Alejandra Calderón-Alday, Antonio Hernández-Morales, Benjamín Gonzalo Rodríguez-Méndez, Diego Medina-Castro, Régulo López-Callejas, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís

“…Conventional scanning electron microscopy (SEM) has been the gold standard for this purpose; however, its limited accessibility and complex sample preparation protocols hinder its routine use in clinical settings. …”
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Interface-engineered non-volatile visible-blind photodetector for in-sensor computing by Ge Li, Donggang Xie, Qinghua Zhang, Mingzhen Zhang, Zhuohui Liu, Zheng Wang, Jiahui Xie, Erjia Guo, Meng He, Can Wang, Lin Gu, Guozhen Yang, Kuijuan Jin, Chen Ge

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Development of Hollow Fiber Membranes Suitable for Outside-In Filtration of Human Blood Plasma by David Ramada, Bente Adema, Mohamed Labib, Odyl ter Beek, Dimitrios Stamatialis

“…The fibers’ surface morphology (SEM, scanning electron microscopy), chemistry (ATR-FTIR—attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, XPS—X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), transport properties, and uremic toxin removal from human plasma are evaluated and compared to commercial HFs. …”
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Sub-nanometer depth resolution and single dopant visualization achieved by tilt-coupled multislice electron ptychography by Zehao Dong, Yang Zhang, Chun-Chien Chiu, Sicheng Lu, Jianbing Zhang, Yu-Chen Liu, Suya Liu, Jan-Chi Yang, Pu Yu, Yayu Wang, Zhen Chen

“…Although scanning transmission electron microscopy has achieved sub-angstrom lateral resolution through techniques like electron ptychography, depth resolution remains limited to only 2 to 3 nanometers using single-projection setups. …”
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Evaluating lead leaching from uPVC pipes into drinking water: Characterization with SEM-EDX and ICP-OES by Yassin T.H. Mehdar

“…In addition, elemental mapping obtained using scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) was utilized to determine the weight percentages of Lead (Pb) on the inner surfaces of the uPVC pipes.The novelty of this study lies in several key aspects that distinguish it from existing literature. …”
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Phase composition, structure and microhardness of the VT23 titanium alloy after deformation in a Bridgman chamber by Sergey V. Gladkovsky, Vitaly P. Pilyugin, Valeria E. Veselova, Aleksandr M. Patselov

“…Using X-ray diffraction analysis, and transmission electron microscopy methods, made it possible to trace the evolution of alloy structure under high-pressure deformation consisting in grinding of α-, and α"-phase plates compared to the quenched state, as well as in the development of deformation βm→α", and α"→βm martensitic transformations. …”
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Synthesis of Nanochitosan from Cambarus Bartonii Waste and its Utilization in The Removal of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Surface Water from Ifite Ogwari, Southeastern Niger... by Vincent Okafor, Deborah Kehinde, Abimbola Akinyele, Benjamin Modozie

“…The nanochitosan particles were characterized using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), also known as Photon Correlation Spectroscopy, Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). …”
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Communication between DNA polymerases and Replication Protein A within the archaeal replisome by Markel Martínez-Carranza, Léa Vialle, Clément Madru, Florence Cordier, Ayten Dizkirici Tekpinar, Ahmed Haouz, Pierre Legrand, Rémy A. Le Meur, Patrick England, Rémi Dulermo, J. Iñaki Guijarro, Ghislaine Henneke, Ludovic Sauguet

“…Using an integrative structural biology approach, combining nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy, we unveil how RPA interacts with PriSL and PolD through two distinct surfaces of the WH domain: an evolutionarily conserved interface and a novel binding site. …”
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Protective Effects of Trehalose on the Corneal Epithelial Cells by Pasquale Aragona, Pietro Colosi, Laura Rania, Francesca Colosi, Antonina Pisani, Domenico Puzzolo, Antonio Micali

“…Epithelial specimens were processed for cells vitality assessment, apoptosis, and light and transmission electron microscopy; a morphometric analysis was performed in both groups. …”
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Structural Changes of Myofibrillar Proteins in Marinated Duck Drumsticks during Ultra-high Pressure Processing Treatment by Jingjiu LI, Mingfei SONG, Yue NIU, Lingjiao ZHU, Danjun GUO, Wei XU, Yang YI, Hongxun WANG

“…SDS-PAGE electrophoresis and scanning electron microscopy results demonstrated protein depolymerization of ultra-high pressure processing treatment, significant reduction in particle size, and more uniform distribution. …”
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Evaluation of bond durability of different self-adhesive bioactive restorative systems to dentin by Fawkia M. Samy, Naglaa R. El-Kholany, Hamdi H. Hamama

“…Interfacial micromorphology was assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In µSBS, the outcome of Two-way ANOVA showed that, there is a statistically significant difference in “type of the restorative material” and “storage time” (p˂0.05. …”
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Effect of Cl substitution on the microstructure, dielectric and optical properties of CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics by Najwa. Gouitaa, Sahil Kumar, Fatima Zahra. Ahjyaje, Taj-dine. Lamcharfi, Amina. Benatia, Mustapha. Abarkan, Mamta Shandilya

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed phase formation and a reduction in lattice parameters due to Cl− substitution and thermal treatment. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed substantial grain growth and densification, contributing to improved material density. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles and Tunnelling Nanotubes as Mediators of Prostate Cancer Intercellular Communication by Jessica K. Heatlie, Joanna Lazniewska, Courtney R. Moore, Ian R. D. Johnson, Bukuru D. Nturubika, Ruth Williams, Mark P. Ward, John J. O’Leary, Lisa M. Butler, Doug A. Brooks

“…Selected molecular machinery, thought to be involved in intercellular communication, was investigated by knockdown studies and Western blotting/immunofluorescence/scanning electron microscopy (SEM). PCa TNTs and EVs transported proteins and organelles, which may contain specialist signalling, programming, and energy requirements that support cancer growth and progression. …”
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Silver nanoparticles on UiO-66 (Zr) metal-organic frameworks for water disinfection application by Hui Chen, Chen Qiu, Yiran Jiang, Xinyu Liao, Dan Wu, Mofei Shen, Tian Ding

“…The formation of AgNPs loaded on UiO-66 was observed and confirmed with ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared emission spectroscopy (IES) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. …”
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