Immunological responses in patients with tuberculosis and in vivo effects of acetyl-L-carnitine oral administration by Emilio Jirillo, Maria Altamura, Carlo Marcuccio, Cosimo Tortorella, Claudio De Simone, Salvatore Antonaci

“…This drug, which has been shown to possess immunomodulating activities, was able to upregulate the T-dependent antibacterial activity in TBC patients after 30 days' treatment, while the same activity decreased in patients receiving placebo only. …”
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To suppress tin whisker growth by using (100)-oriented copper by Han-Wen Lin, Jia-Ling Lu, Chih-Chia Hu, K.N. Tu, Chih Chen

“…Orientation analysis indicated the Sn grains on the <111>− and the <100>-oriented Cu possesses <110> preferred orientation, which may slow down the formation of the Cu–Sn IMCs.…”
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An injectable shape-adaptive hydrogel system for subconjunctival injuries: In situ and permanently releases rapamycin to prevent fibrosis via promoting autophagy by Xue Sun, Haohao Cui, Jingfan Li, Boyuan An, Ruixing Liu, Zhihua Guo, Dandan Chu, Xingchen Geng, Bingbing Cui, Lei Zhu, Jingguo Li, Zhanrong Li

“…Herein, an injectable and adaptable hydrogel system containing the antifibrotic drug rapamycin was fabricated to address this complex need. This system possesses moderate mechanical properties, self-healing and shape-adaptive capabilities, injectability, and biosafety. …”
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Genetic Risk Score Predicts Late-Life Cognitive Impairment by Mariegold E. Wollam, Andrea M. Weinstein, Judith A. Saxton, Lisa Morrow, Beth Snitz, Nicole R. Fowler, Barbara L. Suever Erickson, Kathryn A. Roecklein, Kirk I. Erickson

“…A family history of Alzheimer’s disease is a significant risk factor for its onset, but the genetic risk associated with possessing multiple risk alleles is still poorly understood. …”
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Improved Stability of Liquid Milk Based on the Structure of the Milk Fat Globule Membrane: A Review on the Mechanism of Milk Fat Globule Membrane Construction by WANG Xin, YU Jinghua, ZHAO Tingting, LIU Xiaohui

“…Components of the membrane possess specific nutritional properties. Reconstruction of the fat globule interface is critical to the quality of liquid dairy products. …”
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Therapeutic Mechanism and Effect of Camptothecin on Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice by Yizhuo Wang, Kunjian Liu, Zhiyong Qi, Tong Chen, Wei Yu, Yang Jiang, Guofeng Li, Huijie Xiao

“…CPT inhibits topoisomerase I. It possesses various antitumor activities and is mainly used in the treatment of colon, ovarian, liver, and bone cancers as well as leukemia. …”
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A Rare Case of Single-Rooted Mandibular Second Molar with Single Canal by Abdulmohsen Alfadley, Ahmad Alquraishi, Yaser Almazrou, Fahd Aljarbou

“…Furthermore, clinicians need to possess the proper knowledge and skills that allow them to utilize the diagnostic and therapeutic tools available at their disposal in order to optimize the quality of care provided to their patients.…”
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Multifunctional Thioredoxin-Like Protein from the Gastrointestinal Parasitic Nematodes Strongyloides ratti and Trichuris suis Affects Mucosal Homeostasis by Dana Ditgen, Emmanuela M. Anandarajah, Jan Hansmann, Dominic Winter, Guido Schramm, Klaus D. Erttmann, Eva Liebau, Norbert W. Brattig

“…In addition, the redox proteins also possessed chemotactic activity for monocytic THP-1 cells and fostered epithelial wound healing activity. …”
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Utilization of Thermal-Activated Coal Gangue to Enhance the Properties of Sandy Soil Composites by Wangtao Fan, Ruofan Liu, Runxia Zhang, Xiaoguang Chen, Jin Li, Aochen Zhang, Jing Qian, Zhaolin Gu, Jianyun Wang

“…When the dosage was 15% and the calcination temperature was 600 °C, the mixed soil possessed the most excellent distribution of pore structure and could effectively prevent water evaporation. …”
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Complexity of a Microblogging Social Network in the Framework of Modern Nonlinear Science by Andrey Dmitriev, Vasily Kornilov, Svetlana Maltseva

“…Implementations of this model in the adiabatic approximation possess all the key signs of complexity, making the model a reasonable evolutionary model for a microblogging social network. …”
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Impact of starting alumina powders on densification peculiarities of reactive-sintered YAG:Sm3+ ceramics by O․O․ Matvienko, I․O․ Vorona, S․V․ Parkhomenko, A․E․ Balabanov, А․Т․ Budnikov, A․D․ Tymoshenko, P․V․ Mateychenko, А․V․ Tolmachev, V․N Baumer, G․V․ Grygorova, Ya. Korol, R․P․ Yavetskiy

“…It was shown that YAG:Sm3+ powder mixtures prepared with BMA15 and AKP-50 powders possess significant reduction of a fraction of micron-sized agglomerates. …”
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Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis Using Chinese Medicinal Plants: Special Emphasis on Mechanisms of Immune Modulation by Hongyan Zhao, Ning Zhao, Peng Zheng, Xiaohong Xu, Meijie Liu, Dan Luo, Huihui Xu, Dahong Ju

“…Chinese medicinal plants possess unique advantages in the regulation of the immune system and the relationships between osteoporosis and the immune system. …”
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Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis by Remi Peters, Levy A. Charleston, Karinan van Eck, Teun van Berlo, Daniela A. Wilson

“…These novel structures exhibit asymmetry and possess the capability to encapsulate smaller structures, thereby broadening their potential applications in drug delivery and nanotechnology. …”
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Preparation of p-type Fe2O3 nanoarray and its performance as photocathode for photoelectrochemical water splitting by Xiaoli Fan, Fei Zhu, Zeyi Wang, Xi Wang, Yi Zou, Bin Gao, Li Song, Jianping He, Tao Wang

“…The analysis results indicate that the Fe2O3 exhibits a spindle shaped nanoarray structure and possesses a small band gap, thereby demonstrating excellent photoelectrochemical performance as a photocathode with photocurrent density of −23 μA cm−2 at 0.4 V vs. …”
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Exploring the coordination, anti-oxidant, and bacterial behavior of a new azo ligand derived from 4,5-dimethylimidazole with copper and zinc divalent ions by Husham M. Mubark, Israa N. Witwit, Hussein A. Ali Salman, Mohauman M. Al Rufaie

“…Biological evaluation showed that the ligand and its complexes possess notable antibacterial properties, particularly the zinc complex, which exhibited stronger inhibitory effects against both Staphylococcus and E. coli bacteria. …”
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A comprehensive review on the effects of green tea and its components on the immune function by Jiachen Sun, Shengjie Dong, Jianying Li, Hui Zhao

“…Green tea and its bioactive components possess many health-promoting and disease-preventing benefits, especially anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and metabolic modulation effects with multi-target modes of action. …”
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Serum Adiponectin Levels in Advanced-Stage Parkinson's Disease Patients by Erica Cassani, Raffaella Cancello, Ferruccio Cavanna, Sabrina Maestrini, Anna Maria Di Blasio, Antonio Liuzzi, Gianni Pezzoli, Michela Barichella

“…Increased serum concentrations of adiponectin, which possesses antiatherogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, are associated with a reduction in cardiovascular risk. …”
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Poly(1,5-Diaminonaphthalene)-Modified Screen-Printed Device for Electrochemical Lead Ion Sensing by Mai T. T. Nguyen, Huy L. Nguyen, Dung T. Nguyen

“…The poly(1,5-diaminonaphthalene) film prevents the deposition of Pb2+ into the surface defects of the bare carbon screen-printed electrode and possesses sensitivity to heavy metal ions thanks to amine and secondary amino groups on the polymer chain. …”
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Onychomycosis: Potential of Nail Lacquers in Transungual Delivery of Antifungals by Nida Akhtar, Hemlata Sharma, Kamla Pathak

“…Thus, it can be concluded that nail lacquer based preparations are efficacious and stable formulations. These possess tremendous potential for clinical topical application to the nail bed in the treatment of onychomycosis.…”
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PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND AWARENESS FROM THE C6-1 ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION IN KRONGNO, DAKNONG PROVINCE by Lê Xuân Hưng, La Thế Phúc, Phạm Thị Phương Thảo, Vũ Tiến Đức, Nguyễn Trung Minh

“…The volcanic cave system in Krongno district is not only of geological interest, but it also possesses unique ecological and cultural value. Vietnamese archaeologists have discovered and studied over 200 limestone caves with prehistoric dwellings dating from the early period of the Old Stone Age to the New Stone Age. …”
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