Posttranslational modifications, localization, and protein interactions of optineurin, the product of a glaucoma gene. by Hongyu Ying, Xiang Shen, BumChan Park, Beatrice Y J T Yue

“…<h4>Background</h4>Glaucoma is a major blinding disease. The most common form of this disease, primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), is genetically heterogeneous. …”
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Linking Prioritized Occupational Performance in Patients Undergoing Spasticity-Correcting Upper Limb Surgery to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Hea... by Therese Ramström, Johanna Wangdell, Carina Reinholdt, Lina Bunketorp-Käll

“…The POPG were mapped to the ICF activity and participation chapter, most often to self-care (n=131; 41%), domestic life (n=68; 21%), and mobility (n=58; 18%). …”
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The anti‐cancer effect of chitosan/resveratrol polymeric nanocomplex against triple‐negative breast cancer; an in vitro assessment by Azam Bozorgi, Zahra Haghighi, Mohammad Rasool Khazaei, Maryam Bozorgi, Mozafar Khazaei

“…Cs and RSV‐Cs NPs inhibited cell proliferation at lower concentrations and IC50 values. RSV‐Cs NPs had the most cytotoxic effect and stimulated intrinsic apoptotic pathway, indicated by increased Bcl‐2‐associated x (BAX), BAX/Bcl‐2 ratio, P53 expressions, reduced Bcl‐2 and upregulated caspases 3, 8 and 9. …”
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Multi-centre Implementation of the SNAP Protocol for Paracetamol Overdose - reducing the length of stay by Roshan Joseph, William Manning, Muniswamy Hemavathi, Richard Austin

“…Aim/Objective/Background: Paracetamol stands as one of the most prevalent drugs of overdose in the UK. The conventional treatment for Paracetamol toxicity involves intravenous administration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), typically administered over 21 hours in UK hospitals. …”
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Impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the nature of attempts to stop smoking and to reduce alcohol consumption in Great Britain: A representative population survey, 2021-2022. by Sarah E Jackson, Sharon Cox, Lion Shahab, Jamie Brown

“…We estimated time trends in cost as a motive driving the most recent (smoking cessation/alcohol reduction) attempt, use of paid or evidence-based support, and receipt of GP offer of support for smoking cessation or alcohol reduction, and tested for moderation by occupational social grade.…”
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Neuron-specific enolase: a potential biomarker in the prediction of pediatric head trauma outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amir Behforouz, Masoud Arabfard, Mohammad Javad Behzadnia

“…Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common type of brain injury and significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality in both adults and children. …”
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Human health risk assessment of nitrate in repeatedly boiled water using Univariate regression and Monte Carlo simulation by Abdolhalim Rajabi, Somayeh Bairami, Ali Shahryari

“…Sensitivity analysis found adults most vulnerable, likely from lifetime nitrate exposure. …”
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Impact of Organic Fertilizer Substitution on Soil Microbial Communities and Cotton Yield in Xinjiang by Abudukeyoumu Abudurezike, Fan Linxin, Zhang Yan, Halihashi Yibati

“…These findings suggest that organic fertilizer substitution can effectively improve the soil microbial community structure and diversity, with moderate to high substitution ratios showing the most beneficial effects for maintaining soil health in cotton fields.…”
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Development and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation of Tablets Based on the Poorly Water-soluble Substance 1-[2-(2-benzoylphenoxy)ethyl]-6-methyluracil by D. V. Demchenko, E. A. Jain (Korsakova), V. Yu. Balabanyan, M. N. Makarova, V. G. Makarov

“…Solid dispersions were prepared using Lactose, Kollidon® 17PF, Kollidon® 30, Kollidon® VA64, Kollidon 90F, and PEG-6000 as a carrier mostly in 1:4 ratio by two methods – co-melting and solvent evaporation. …”
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Characteristics of Microseismic Generated During the Failure Process of Various Types of Rocks Under Uniaxial Compressive Condition by Kai Ye, Chunpeng Zhuge, Dajiang Li, Jiapeng Yan, Jianqing Jiang

“…For the granite, basalt, red sandstone, and gray sandstone, the b-value monotonously decreased to less than 1 before the final overall rock failure; for the limestone and mudstone, the b-value first exhibited some fluctuation and then decreased to less than 1. Also, for most rock types, the higher the rock strength, the smaller the minimum and the decreasing rate of b-value before the overall rock failure. …”
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Protocol for pathologic examination of bladder cancer according to the updates of the 5th edition of the WHO classification (2022): radical cystectomy specimens by N. S. Bondarenko, O. O. Bondarenko, M. Yu. Polion, P. O. Hrytsenko

“…Bladder cancer (BC) is the fourth most common cancer in men. Approximately a quarter of diagnosed cases of BC are characterized by the presence of invasion of the muscle layer of the organ (muscle-invasive BC), the treatment of which is usually associated with radical cystectomy. …”
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Laser-Induced Periodic Nanostructure on Polyimide Film Surface Using 248 nm Excimer Laser by Songqing Zhao, Xuan Xie, Mingyang Li, Limin Yang, Tongjing Liu

“…When the pulse width was 20 ns, the repetition rate was 10 Hz, and the beam incidence angle was normal (90°), periodic ripples with a spatial period of approximately 200 nm formed within an energy density range of 7–18 mJ/cm² and pulse number range of 6000–18,000. The most uniform and well-defined structures were achieved at 14.01 mJ/cm² and 12,000 pulses, with a ripple depth of 60 nm and surface roughness (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>R</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">a</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>) approximately 26 times greater than that of pristine PI. …”
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Determining the Structural Design of a Plow to Reduce Energy Costs of Basic Soil Tillage by F. N. Grakov, A. V. Gritsenko, V. A. Alyab'ev

“…Three structural designs of plows used on the soil with a resistivity of 0.8 kilograms per square centimeter have been analyzed and the most appropriate design has been chosen. It was determined that the change in traction resistance per unit of change in the average depth of plowing for the first plow scheme 146 kilograms per centimeter, for the second – 128, for the third – 210 kilograms per centimeter. …”
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Illumination in Museums: Four-Primary White LEDs to Optimize the Protective Effect and Color Quality by Rui Dang, Nan Wang, Gang Liu, Ye Yuan, Jie Liu, Huijiao Tan

“…Traditional Chinese paintings (TCPs), which are characterized by enormous storage and high value, are prone to suffering from radiation damage from museum illumination, such as color fading, discoloration, and color vanishing, especially for the most light-sensitive traditional Chinese paintings that are painted with organic pigments (op-TCPs). …”
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Haploid biotechnology as a tool for creating a selection material for sugar beets by E. O. Kolesnikova, E. I. Donskikh, R. V. Berdnikov

“…Now they are successfully used to create doubled haploids to accelerate the selection process of various plants and, in particular, sugar beet, which is the most important sugar crop in regions with a temperate climate. …”
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Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Scleroderma in Children of the Samara Region: a Single-Stage Retrospective Study by Juliya S. Bogomolova, Galina V. Santalova

“…According to the results of the study, a long diagnostic search can be noted — it took more than two years for 17.3% to make a correct diagnosis, which is most likely due to the lack of an interdisciplinary approach to the management of juvenile scleroderma, as well as the late treatment of parents by a doctor. …”
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Analysis of a dynamic response of an off-road lorry with rigidly and independently suspended wheels by Ján Dižo, Miroslav Blatnický, Alyona Lovska, Dalibor Barta

“…Despite rigid axles being applied by the most known lorries manufacturers, there is a manufacturer in the middle Europe known mainly through the production of off-road lorries equipped with independently suspended axles. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice of consumers towards single-use plastics at Korle-Gonno, Ghana. by Elijah Kwasi Peprah, Samuel Agyabeng Boapeah, Roberta Amewor, Christine Tettey, Forgive Awo Norvivor, Doreen Danso, Reginald Eshun, Hope Yaw Attah, Michael Affordofe

“…<h4>Results</h4>The study showed that 51% of the respondents have low knowledge of SUPs and although they considered SUPs as one of the major contributors to pollution, only 10.1% reported recycling plastics, while most relied on improper methods of plastic disposal. …”
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Therapeutic potential of plant-based therapies in pediculosis capitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jacqueline Chen, Angela Mei, Angela Jacques, Bernadette Ricciardo, Asha Bowen

“…Pediculosis capitis is a worldwide prevalent public health issue, mostly involving children. Resistance has been increasingly identified with conventional treatments such as permethrin or malathion. …”
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Effect of the Inclusion of Chestnut in the Finishing Diet on Volatile Compounds of Dry-Cured Ham from Celta Pig Breed by José M Lorenzo, Javier Carballo, Daniel Franco

“…Thirty-nine volatile compounds were identified in dry-cured Celta ham samples. Most abundant volatiles in ham samples were aldehydes, which represented respectively, 53% (CO), 51% (MI) and 46% (CH) of the total volatile composition. …”
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