Molecular characterization of Bacillus, lactic acid bacteria and yeast as potential probiotic isolated from fermented food by Cissé, Hama, Kagambèga, Boureima, Sawadogo, Adama, Tankoano, Abel, Sangaré, Gaston, Traoré, Yves, Ouoba, Irene, Savadogo, Aly

“…Based on colonies characteristics and cells morphology, biochemical tests and gene sequencing, the isolates were identified as Bacillus cereus sensu lato (13), Bacillus pumilus group (03) with one strain (LCG1) presumed LAB was identified as Bacillus australimaris or Bacillus pumilus by 16S rRNA sequencing, Enterococcus durans (03), Lactobacillus paracasei (03), Lactobacillus plantarum (04), Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides (01), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (04), Kluyveromyces marxianus (01), Candida tropicalis (01), Pichia kudriavzevii (01), Clavispora lusitaniae (02), Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (01) and, Cyberlindnera fabianii (01). …”
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Potential of emodepside for vector-borne disease control by Khemrattrakool, P, Hongsuwong, T, Phanphoowong, T, Sriwichai, P, Poovorawan, K, Tarning, J, Kobylinski, KC

“…Emodepside targets the calcium-activated voltage-gated potassium slowpoke 1 (SLO-1) channels of presynaptic nerves of pharynx and body wall muscle cells of nematodes leading to paralysis, reduced locomotion and egg laying, starvation, and death. …”

In situ nanoscopy of single-grain nanomorphology and ultrafast carrier dynamics in metal halide perovskites by Zizlsperger, M, Nerreter, S, Yuan, Q, Lohmann, KB, Sandner, F, Schiegl, F, Meineke, C, Gerasimenko, YA, Herz, LM, Siday, T, Huber, MA, Johnston, MB, Huber, R

“…The record-breaking efficiencies of metal halide perovskite solar cells have been linked to effective charge-carrier diffusion, yet the exact nature of charge-carrier out-of-plane transport remains notoriously difficult to explain. …”

Sleep-control circuits in Drosophila melanogaster by Garmendia Sanchez, L

“…Using an innovative inducible ROS-generating chemogenetic system based on the D-amino acid oxidase enzyme, I observed that inducing ROS in gut enterocytes (MyO1A-GAL4 cells) increases sleep. Interestingly, I also found that dietary composition significantly altered sleep amount, further highlighting the gut as a potential target where diet, ROS, and sleep may intersect.…”

Deciphering the mechanisms of cross-presentation for exogenous ROPs through their interaction with cathepsin S by Stephens, AJ

“…Each overlapping segment is separated by a cathepsin S cleavage site for processing within dendritic cells to promote antigen cross-presentation and an anti-tumour response. …”

The electrochemistry of metalloenzymes confined in ionic liquids by Wang, Y

“…To understand how to apply enzymatic catalysis in ionic liquids to carbon-neutral technologies, this thesis investigates the electrochemical properties of three metalloenzymes that are inspirational catalysts for fuel cells and CO2 reduction in an almost dry condition in ionic liquids, by protein film electrochemistry (PFE).…”

Phaleria macrocarpa fruit protein aqueous extract affects viral entry, virucidal activity, and progeny release by Ismaeel, Mahmud Yusef Yusef, Chee, Wai Yip, Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor, Nazlina Ibrahim

“…Incubation of virus-treated cells with PMFPAE for 24 hr, reduced progeny release in a dose-dependent manner. …”
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Alkylglycerol: not abundant but promising functional lipid by Wang, Hai-Long, Tan, Chin Ping, Liu, Yuanfa, Xu, Yong-Jiang

“…Notably, the bioavailability of dietary alkylglycerols exhibits a negative correlation with the expression levels of alkylglycerol monooxygenase in intestinal epithelial cells. Dietary intake of alkylglycerols could greatly enrich endogenous ether lipid levels in various peripheral tissues (such as those of plasmalogens), which in turn could contribute to the prevention of various diseases. …”
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Effects of microwave frying on physicochemical properties of edible oils and quality of potato chips by Elfaitouri, Taher A.Houssein

“…Oil was trapped only in intercellular spaces, which was strongly linked to the microstructure (not only in intercellular spaces but also over some cells). The topographical data acquired by CLSM in reflective mode confirmed that several cells were broken during the cutting operation. …”
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Impact of dust deposition on PV performance and hotspot generation: I-V and thermal analysis with SEM and UV-VIS-NIR by Islam, Md. Imamul, Mohd Shawal, Jadin, Al Mansur, Ahmed

“…The collective impact of these dust properties hindered efficient light transmission to the solar cells, culminating in diminished power generation capacity. …”
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Glycophorin C (CD236R) mediates vivax malaria parasite rosetting to normocytes by Malleret, Benoit, Lau, Yee-Ling, Lee, Wenn-Chyau, Mauduit, Marjorie, Fong, Mun-Yik, Cho, Jee Sun, Suwanarusk, Rossarin, Zhang, Rou, Albrecht, Letusa, Costa, Fabio T. M., Preiser, Peter, McGready, Rose, Renia, Laurent, Nosten, Francois, Russell, Bruce

“…Rosetting assays using CD236R knock down normocytes derived from hematopoietic stem cells, further supports the role of Glycophorin C as a receptor in P. vivax rosette formation.…”
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Multimaterial 3D-printed water electrolyzer with earth-abundant electrodeposited catalysts by Ambrosi, Adriano, Pumera, Martin

“…Here we show how a prototype water electrolyzer can be fabricated using two different AM technologies, named selective laser melting and fused deposition modeling to produce the metallic components (electrodes) and the liquid/gas handling components (cells) of the electrolyzer, respectively. Both components are produced following a precise design which enables their perfect integration and assembly. …”
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Core – shell CuPd@Pd tetrahedra with concave structures and Pd-enriched surface boost formic acid oxidation by Chen, Yifan, Yang, Yifan, Fu, Gengtao, Xu, Lin, Sun, Dongmei, Lee, Jong-Min, Tang, Yawen

“…Moreover, the concave CuPd@Pd catalyst exhibits substantially enhanced electrocatalytic stability under harsh electrochemical conditions and superior resistance to COads poisoning; this demonstrates that it is a promising candidate as an anode catalyst in direct formic acid fuel cells.…”
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PPARβ/δ agonism upregulates forkhead box A2 to reduce inflammation in C2C12 myoblasts and in skeletal muscle by Phua, Wendy Wen Ting, Tan, Wei Ren, Yip, Yun Sheng, Hew, Ivan Dongzheng, Wee, Jonathan Wei Kiat, Cheng, Hong Sheng, Leow, Melvin Khee Shing, Wahli, Walter, Tan, Nguan Soon

“…Using PPARβ/δ agonist GW501516 upregulates FoxA2, which in turn, attenuates the production of proinflammatory cytokines and reduces the infiltration of CD45+ immune cells in two mouse models of muscle inflammation, systemic LPS and intramuscular injection of carrageenan, which mimic localized exercise-induced inflammation. …”
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Analytical assessment of tar generated during gasification of municipal solid waste : distribution of GC–MS detectable tar compounds, undetectable tar residues and inorganic impuri... by Chan, Wei Ping, Yusoff, Sofea Al Munawarah Binte, Veksha, Andrei, Giannis, Apostolos, Lim, Teik-Thye, Lisak, Grzegorz

“…Tar, one of the most challenging impurities in the syngas generated from the gasification of municipal solid waste (MSW), can severely restrict its applicability in advanced utilization systems such as solid oxide fuel cells, gas engines and combined cycle gas turbines. …”
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Matrix polysaccharides and SiaD diguanylate cyclase alter community structure and competitiveness of Pseudomonas aeruginosa during dual-species biofilm development with Staphylococ... by Chew, Su Chuen, Yam, Joey Kuok Hoong, Matysik, Artur, Seng, Zi Jing, Klebensberger, Janosch, Givskov, Michael, Doyle, Patrick, Rice, Scott A., Yang, Liang, Kjelleberg, Staffan

“…Our data suggest that the competitive effect of Psl is not associated with its structural role in cross-linking the matrix and adhering to P. aeruginosa cells but is instead mediated through the activation of the diguanylate cyclase SiaD. …”
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Adhesive-based liquid metal radio-frequency microcoil for magnetic resonance relaxometry measurement by Kong, Tian Fook, Peng, Weng Kung, Luong, Trung-Dung, Nguyen, Nam-Trung, Han, Jongyoon

“…In addition, we used the liquid-metal microcoil to perform a parametric study on the transverse relaxation rate of human red blood cells at different hematocrit levels. The transverse relaxation rate increases quadratically with the hematocrit level. …”
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Enhancing breast cancer treatment: investigating the influence of polymer ratios on Luteolin-loaded TPGS/poloxamer micelles by Mod Razif, Muhammad Redza Fahmi, Liew, Kai Bin, Chan, Siok Yee, Chew, Yik Ling, Hassan, Masriana, Ahmad Hisham, Shairyzah, Abdul Rahman, Shamima, Kee, Phei Er

“…Luteolin is a widely studied flavonoid recognized for its ability to sensitize multidrug-resistant cells and anti-cancer properties. However, its clinical applications is hindered by challenges arising from its limited solubility and bioavailability. …”
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Nearbyou: a crowdsourced app for finding the best places for peace and quiet by Muhammad Zufiqqar Bin Jamal

“…It helps relieve stress, restores mental wellness, and improves cognition. However, it may be challenging to find a place to relax and meditate especially in urbanized and urbanizing areas. …”
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Yeast-laden Hydrogel Capsules for Scalable Trace Lead Removal from Water by Gokhale, Devashish, Stathatou, Patritsia M., Athanasioud, Christos E., Doyle

“…Here, we scale up a yeast-based treatment process without requiring additional separation steps. Yeast cells are confined within hydrogel capsules that are sufficiently large for easy separation from water by gravitational settling, and sufficiently porous not to limit adsorption capacity and kinetics. …”
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