Reduced Thioredoxin Regulates IL-1β Secretion via NLRP3 of IL-1β+ Alveolar Macrophages in COPD by Wang L, Shi R, Li Z, Ma R, Wang C, Xu C, Guo R, Xiao C, Du X, Yang W

“…We determined that reTRX reduction was followed by depolymerization of thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) through MD and immune co-precipitation (CO-IP). …”
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Experimental study of settlement and migration patterns of proppant in long narrow fractures in deep shale by LIU Haoqi, CHEN Fuhong, YU Zhili, GONG Wei, LUO Xi, LIN Hun

“…Due to the high closure pressure in deep shale reservoirs, fractures are prone to closure, and the reduction in proppant settlement after fracture contraction further increases the difficulty of effective fracture support. …”
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Formulation and implementation of nonlinear elasticity in advanced constitutive models in geomechanics by Tereza Žalská, Michal Šejnoha, Tomáš Janda, Alena Zemanová

“…The results show a significant influence of the size of the initial load step on final predictions particularly when starting from a very low initial stiffness associated with the assumed zero initial stress. …”
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Climate Change and Maize Yield in Iowa. by Hong Xu, Tracy E Twine, Evan Girvetz

“…When the influence of moisture stress on crop growth is removed from the model, yield decreases either remain the same or are reduced, depending on predicted changes in warm season precipitation. …”
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Investigating carbide characteristics effect on multiscale mechanical behavior of AISI 420 steel using crystal plasticity simulation by Kegu Lu, Yadong Zhou, Soheil Solhjoo, Maysam Naghinejad, Redmer van Tijum, Yutao Pei, Jan Post

“…Empirical equations are derived to predict these effects on mechanical properties efficiently. …”
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Parametric Modeling and Analysis of High Power IGBT Device by LIU Fei, MAO Kaixiang

“…The findings are of great help to the simulation analysis of complex circuits, and data prediction and method guidance in future experiments, and valuable for the fault reproduction, failure analysis and design optimization of high-power IGBT modules.…”
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Plant tissue type and mineral contents shape endophytic bacterial communities in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach & Thonn.) Daniell] in Benin. by Rabiath F R Adigoun, Alexis Durand, Hervé N S Aholoukpè, Dèdéou A Tchokponhoué, Enoch G Achigan-Dako, Aimé H Bokonon-Ganta, Emile Benizri

“…Metagenome function prediction indicated that S. dulcificum harbors bacteria with the potential to metabolize carbohydrates and amino acids, as well as synthesize secondary metabolites and antimicrobial compounds beneficial for plant growth and adaptation to environmental stresses. …”
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Exploring the Effect of Music in Promoting the Health and Well-being of University Students in the COVID-19 Era by Fatih Şekercioğlu, Noori Kim

“…Some students expressed positivity towards the virtual learning system due to the absence of commuting stress and flexibility. However, many students still answered negatively due to perceived lowered lecture quality and the challenge of adjusting to the new educational environment. …”
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Inferring Body Measurements from 2D Images: A Comprehensive Review by Hezha Mohammedkhan, Hein Fleuren, Çíçek Güven, Eric Postma

“…Our findings indicate that deep-learning models, especially when combined with traditional machine-learning techniques, offer the most accurate predictions. We further highlight the promise of vision transformers in advancing the field while stressing the importance of addressing model explainability. …”
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Mechanisms and Perspectives of Positive Ageing Effect in Quantum‐Dot Light‐Emitting Diodes by Song Wang, Bingyan Zhu, Jingyu Peng, Zhihui Kang, Xiaochun Chi, Rongmei Yu, Hanzhuang Zhang, Wenyu Ji

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Formulation development of a stable influenza recombinant neuraminidase vaccine candidate by Bing Li, Irina V. Ustyugova, Lisa Szymkowicz, Shaolong Zhu, Marin Ming, Karen Y. Y. Fung, Guadalupe Cortés, D. Andrew James, Michael Hrynyk, Nausheen Rahman, Roger H. Brookes, Salvador F. Ausar

“…To understand longer-term stability, the pCQA profiles from thermally stressed rNA at 6 months were modeled to predict stability of at least 24-months at 5°C storage. …”
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Determination of Financial Distress: Firm Size as Moderating Variable by Herlin Dwi Febiana, Irva Tri Febriyanti, Nurhana Dhea Parlina

“…Therefore, financial ratios are a benchmark to predict financial stress. Businesses can use the findings of this study to predict financial crises. …”
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Exploring the agronomic traits, antioxidant and antifungal properties of Hermetia illucens frass extract in durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) by Antonella Vitti, Leonardo Coviello, Patrizia Falabella, Stefania Mirela Mang, Carmen Scieuzo, Francesco Iannielli, Domenico Ronga, Maria Nuzzaci

“….), the most cultivated species worldwide, is threatened by various stresses. Among these, the biotic stresses caused by phytopathogenic fungi, like Fusarium sporotrichioides, are responsible for food losses and mycotoxins poisoning. …”
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VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATION: WORLD SITUATION by G.H. Brundtland, C. Bellamy, D. Wolfenson

“…The last issue of the report «vaccines and immunization: world situation» stresses considerable success in immunization at the global level since the mid 90 s — completely total eradication of poliomyelitis across the world, as well as the drastic reduction of the new measles and tetanus cases among mothers and newborns in some poor countries. …”
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Development of a Technique for Toughness Estimation in Dual-Phase Steels Using Representative Volume Elements by Amin Latifi Vanjani, Hari M. Simha, Alexander Bardelcik

“…The flow behavior of each Dual-Phase (DP) steel grade is predicted using idealized Representative Volume Elements (RVEs) up to uniform elongation. …”
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α-Lipoic acid mitigates age-related macular degeneration via ferroptosis: integrative multi-omics and network pharmacology by Yaqiong Zhang, Yaqiong Zhang, Yuanyuan Chen, Chenglin Sun, Fang Li, Yin Shen, Yin Shen

“…Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were performed to assess the binding affinity and stability between ALA and its predicted targets. In vivo validation was conducted using a sodium iodate (SI)-induced AMD mouse model, with retinal structure, function, oxidative stress, and gene expression evaluated through behavioral tests, histological staining, and qRT-PCR.ResultsWe identified six ferroptosis-related core targets (AHCY, DHODH, MAPK1, MAPK8, NOS2, and HMOX1) of ALA implicated in AMD. …”
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Phosphorylated Toll-like receptor 3 nuclear translocation in cancer cell promotes metastasis and chemoresistance by Zixin Wang, Yan Gu, Yanfang Liu, Ziqiao Wang, Xinyuan Chen, Haoze Wang, Wei Zhang, Gang Jin, Xuetao Cao

“…Accordingly, high levels of cancer cell nuclear TLR3 in clinical samples predicted patients’ worse prognosis with shorter disease-free survival, overall survival and poor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. …”
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Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depressive symptoms in Brazilian emerging adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial by Juliana Maltoni, Carmem Beatriz Neufeld, Victoria Aminoff, Gerhard Andersson

“…Results: Multiple regression analysis indicated that the treatment group, in comparison to the control group, showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia, as well as improvements in quality of life, with moderate to large effects sizes. …”
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Protective effect of dexmedetomidine combined with remifentanil on perioperative brain tissue in patients with severe traumatic brain injury and its influence on serum inflammatory... by Luo Taotao, Zhang Xuezhi, Luo Yating, He Boqi, Xie Yongle

“…Patients with such injuries are under intense stress, leading to increased sympathetic excitability, and often experience agitation and pain. …”
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A nationwide study exploring the factors associated with psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore by Savita Gunasekaran, Eng Hong Tay, Saleha Shafie, Shazana Shahwan, Peizhi Wang, YunJue Zhang, Pratika Satghare, Sing Chik Tan, Michael Y. Ni, Phyllis Lun, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam, Mythily Subramaniam

“…The questionnaire included sociodemographic information and measures such as the Brief Resilience Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7, the stress component of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and four COVID-19-related stressors. …”
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