Association of Myeloid Cells of Triggering Receptor-1 with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in BALB/c Mice with Sepsis by Gaosheng Zhou, Lijun Ye, Liang Zhang, Liangqing Zhang, Yuanli Zhang, Liehua Deng, Huaguo Yao

“…Meanwhile, TNF-α, IL-1β, and sTREM-1 in serum and myocardium were determined by ELISA or real-time PCR; at last left ventricles were taken for light microscopy examination. Results. FS and EF in LPS/mAbTREM-1 group, significantly declined compared with LPS and control group at 12 h, were accompanied with a markedly increase in serum IL-1β (at 6 h) and sTREM-1 (at 12 h and 24 h) expression. …”
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Magnetic nanoparticles of Nd2Fe14B prepared by ethanol-assisted wet ball milling technique by Younes Mehrifar, Hamed Moqtaderi, Seyedeh Mehri Hamidi, Farideh Golbabaei, Mahdi Hasanzadeh, Somayeh Farhang Dehghan

“…The morphology of the powder and nanoparticles, crystallinity, changes of the samples under temperature, magnetic properties, and the structural bonds were analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).The microstructural images revealed that the shape of the particles changed from flat(730 nm) to spherical(76 nm) after WBMT. …”
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Visible light induced photocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin using xC-TiO2 by Adnan, Kalsoom, Farah Muhammad Zada, Sarwat, Ho Soonmin, Behramand Khan, Muhammad Alamzeb, Wei Sun, Jawad Ikram, Najeeb ur Rehman

“…The synthesized samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) techniques. …”
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Effects of Resveratrol on the Kidney in Rats with Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Nephropathy by Duygu Tozcu, Çiğdem Özer, Aydan Babül, Sevim Ercan, Ergin Dileköz, Gülnur Take Kaplanoğlu, Güleser Göktaş

“…At the study’s end, transmission electron microscopy and immunohistochemical analyses were performed. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Three Diagnostic Methods for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections among Schoolchildren in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia by Shegaw Belay, Getaneh Alemu, Tadesse Hailu

“…However, low-sensitive direct wet mount microscopy fails to detect soil-transmitted helminths among infected cases. …”
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Critical quality indicators of high-performance polyetherimide (ULTEM) over the MEX 3D printing key generic control parameters: Prospects for personalized equipment in the defense... by Nectarios Vidakis, Markos Petousis, Constantine David, Nektarios K. Nasikas, Dimitrios Sagris, Nikolaos Mountakis, Mariza Spiridaki, Amalia Moutsopoulou, Emmanuel Stratakis

“…The examination was performed with optical profilometry, optical microscopy, and micro-computed tomography scanning. …”
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Nonradiative and Radiative Recombination in CdS Polycrystalline Structures by E. Gaubas, V. Borschak, I. Brytavskyi, T. Čeponis, D. Dobrovolskas, S. Juršėnas, J. Kusakovskij, V. Smyntyna, G. Tamulaitis, A. Tekorius

“…Properties of polycrystalline CdS layers, employed in formation of the CdS-Cu2S heterostructures, have been studied by combining contactless techniques of the time and spectrally resolved photoluminescence (TR-PL) spectroscopy and microwave-probed photoconductivity (MW-PC) transients. The confocal microscopy has been employed to correlate the homogeneity of photoluminescence and grain size in CdS layers. …”
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Moroccan Monofloral Bee Pollen: Botanical Origin, Physicochemical Characterization, and Antioxidant Activities by El Ghouizi Asmae, El Menyiy Nawal, Meryem Bakour, Badiaa Lyoussi

“…Botanical origins of the bee pollen samples were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the physicochemical parameters (pH, moisture, ash, and the mineral contents) were determined. …”
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Enhanced irradiation swelling resistance in low activation Ti8VCrMnFeCu2 high entropy alloys: Exploring the role of heterogeneous nanoparticles by Yao Yu, Xiao Liu, Qianqian Wang, Qigui Yang, Ye Dong, Te Zhu, Peng Zhang, Runsheng Yu, Mingpan Wan, Xingzhong Cao

“…The irradiation-induced vacancies and the change of Cu nanoprecipitates were characterized using slow positron-beam Doppler broadening spectroscopy (DBS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It is revealed that the effective open volume of defects induced by helium irradiation was inhibited at room temperature even at a relatively high dose (3 × 101⁷ ions/cm2, ∼10.5 dpa). …”
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Ultrasonic treatment-assisted reductive deposition of Cu and Pd nanoparticles on ultrathin 2D Bi2S3 nanosheets for selective electrochemical reduction of CO2 into C2 compounds by Bilal Masood Pirzada, Faisal AlMarzooqi, Ahsanulhaq Qurashi

“…The Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) also exhibited the deposition of Cu and Pd nanoparticles on the Bi2S3 nanosheets which was further confirmed using high resolution TEM analysis. …”
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Development of Solid Nanosystem for Delivery of Chlorhexidine with Increased Antimicrobial Activity and Decreased Cytotoxicity: Characterization and In Vitro and In Ovo Toxicologic... by Alexandra-Ioana Dănilă, Mihai Romînu, Krisztina Munteanu, Elena-Alina Moacă, Andreea Geamantan-Sîrbu, Iustin Olariu, Diana Marian, Teodora Olariu, Ioana-Cristina Talpoş-Niculescu, Raluca Mioara Cosoroabă, Ramona Popovici, Ştefania Dinu

“…After the characterization of the CHX-NPS nanosystem through infrared spectroscopy and electronic microscopy, the in vitro results showed that the CHX antimicrobial efficacy was enhanced when delivered through a nanoscale system, with improved bioavailability and reduced toxicity when this was tested as the newly CHX-NPS nanosystem. …”
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A retrospective record-based study to evaluate the profile of TB patients diagnosed and registered at DOTS center at the tertiary care center and to study the gaps in the implement... by Ruchi Arora Sachdeva, Sahil Singh, MK Sen

“…Diagnosis of PTB was made by sputum microscopy in 410 (33.5%), CBNAAT 712 (58.2%), chest X-ray 21 (1.7%), and CT chest in 79 (6.4%) patients. …”
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Comprehensive phenotypic analysis of multiple gene deletions of α-glucan synthase and Crh-transglycosylase gene families in Aspergillus niger highlighting the versatility of the fu... by Katharina J. Ost, Mark Arentshorst, Bruno M. Moerschbacher, Mareike E. Dirks-Hofmeister, Arthur F.J. Ram

“…The cell wall composition, extractability of glucans by alkali, and scanning electron microscopy analysis showed no differences between the parental strain and mutants lacking ags genes, crh genes, or both. …”
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Immunotargeting of Integrin αβ for Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging in a Pancreatic Cancer Model by Winn Aung MBBS, PhD, Atsushi B. Tsuji PhD, Hitomi Sudo PhD, Aya Sugyo M.Ed, Takako Furukawa PhD, Yoshinori Ukai PhD, Yoshikazu Kurosawa PhD, Tsuneo Saga MD, PhD

“…After administration of ICG-labeled probe, in vivo and ex vivo NIR imaging and fluorescence microscopy of tumors were performed. BxPC-3 tumor showed a higher radioligand binding in SPECT and higher fluorescence intensity as well as a delay in the probe washout in NIR imaging when compared to A4 tumor. …”
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Evaluation of plasma cell sorting methods in multiple myeloma patients: flow cytometry versus magnetic beads by Yu Jeong Choi, Jaeguk Choi, Yehyun Kang, Saeam Shin, Seung-Tae Lee, Jong Rak Choi

“…Results The MACS-sorted samples yielded a higher percentage of plasma cells than FACS-sorted samples under microscopy (p = 0.0156) and flow cytometry (p = 0.0313). …”
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Optimal Suppression of Photocatalytic Activity of Hybrid TiO2 Particles in Epoxy Thin Film by Using Taguchi Method by Sunderishwary S. Muniandy, Tan Sek Soon, Swee Yong Pung, Sivakumar Ramakrishnan

“…X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis showed A333 had a higher rutile phase (40.1% vs. 10.2% for S323), and Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) analyses revealed A333's rougher surface and lower surface area compared to S323 and pure TiO2. …”
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Characterization of physical, structural and antioxidant properties of hemp seed and seed meal protein-gallic acid conjugates by Wannawarang Tanbamrung, Suphat Phongthai, Pornchai rachtanapun, Kongsak Boonyapranai, Prem Thongchai, Liang Zhang, Kanyasiri Rakariyatham

“…Ultraviolet-visible and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed changes in the conjugate structures. Scanning electron microscopy also displayed roughness on the particle's surface. …”
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Protective Effects of Necrostatin-1 against Concanavalin A-Induced Acute Hepatic Injury in Mice by Yingqun Zhou, Weiqi Dai, Chunlei Lin, Fan Wang, Lei He, Miao Shen, Ping Chen, Chenfen Wang, Jie Lu, Ling Xu, Xuanfu Xu, Chuanyong Guo

“…Autophagosomes were observed with transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results. Amelioration in liver functions and histopathological changes and the suppression of inflammatory cytokine production were observed in Nec-1-injected mice. …”
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Development of vitex-derived polymer nanofibers using electrochemical sensors for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome in rats as an animal model by Zaid H. Mahmoud, Uday Abdul-Reda Hussein, Najwa Aljbory, Mohammed Jawad Alnajar, Laleh Maleknia, Abolfazl Mirani, Ehsan kianfar

“…Materials and methods: Chasteberry-containing nanofibers were identified using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) tests, as well as drug release and antibacterial tests. …”
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Evaluation of porphyrin molecules as effective corrosion inhibitors for copper alloy in sulfuric acid using both experimental and computational approaches by Metwally Abdallah, Majda Alfakeer, Rasha N Felaly, Abdulaziz M. Almohyawi, Jabir H. Al-Fahemi, Salih S. Al-Juaid, Doaa F. Seyam, Elsayed M. Mabrouk, Kamal A. Soliman

“…Some chemical, electrochemical measurements, density functional theory and Monte Carlo simulations were utilized to study the adsorption behaviour and corrosion inhibition efficiency of m-TMPP and p-TMPP on the Cu (111) surface in acidic media. Scanning electron microscopy analysis was employed to examine the surface morphologies of the tested C12510 surfaces. …”
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