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Titanium ferrite–doped zeolitic imidazolate framework: an efficient catalyst for converting underutilized Khaya senegalensis seed oil to biodiesel
Titanium ferrite (TiFe2O4) and titanium ferrite–doped zeolitic imidazolate framework (TiFe2O4@monoZIF-8) were prepared via a simple chemical process for the conversion of underutilized Khaya senegalensis seed oil...
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Exploring the Correlation Between Varied Serum Iodine Nutritional Levels and Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Iodine deficiency results in elevated thyroglobulin (Tg) concentrations, with high iodine Tg being more immunogenic than low iodine Tg. The study investigated the correlation between serum iodine concentration...
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Modulating redox transition kinetics by anion regulation in Ni−Fe−X (X = O, S, Se, N, and P) electrocatalyst for efficient water oxidation
NiFe-based electrocatalysts will experience dynamical surface reconstruction during oxygen evolution reaction (OER) process, and the derived metal (oxy)hydroxide hybrids on the surface have been considered as ...
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Deoxynivalenol Detoxification by a Novel Strain of Pichia kudriavzevii via Enzymatic Degradation and Cell Wall Adsorption
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a mycotoxin that significantly threatens the food and feed industry. Corn steep liquor (CSL) is an acidic byproduct of the corn starch industry, and DON is concentrated in CSL once the ...
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Enhancing petroleum-contaminated soil remediation using pulverized rice straw
This study investigated the effect of pulverized rice straws (PRS, Oryza sativa) on the water retention capacity (WRC) of diesel-contaminated soils and the leaching of diesel-range organics (DROs). Diesel contami...
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Application and Comparison of Different Regression Models in Iodine Balance Experiment on Women of Childbearing Age and Pregnant Women
The iodine balance experiment is a traditional approach to evaluate the physiological requirement for iodine, while the simple linear regression model (SLM) and the mixed effects model (MEM) are two primary me...
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Open AccessDual-targeted delivery of temozolomide by multi-responsive nanoplatform via tumor microenvironment modulation for overcoming drug resistance to treat glioblastoma
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive primary brain tumor with low survival rate. Currently, temozolomide (TMZ) is the first-line drug for GBM treatment of which efficacy is unfortunately hindered by short...
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Neutral color and self-healable electrochromic system based on CuI/Cu and \({{\rm{I}}_3}^ - /{{\rm{I}}^ - }\) conversions
The electrochromic (EC) mechanisms of inorganic materials are usually based on reversible cation insertion/extraction or metal deposition/dissolution, which are plagued by ion trap** and dendrite growth, res...
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Tissue Accumulation, Cytotoxicity, Oxidative Stress, and Immunotoxicity in African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus Exposed to Sublethal Concentrations of Hexavalent Chromium
Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) is one of the stable oxidation states of chromium that has been reported to elicit various toxic effects in aquatic organisms. However, the mechanisms of Cr6+ toxicity are still poorly ...
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Multidimensional Transcriptomics Unveils RNF34 as a Prognostic Biomarker and Potential Indicator of Chemotherapy Sensitivity in Wilms’ Tumour
Nephroblastoma, colloquially known as Wilms’ tumour (WT), is the predominant malignant renal neoplasm arising in the paediatric population. Modern therapeutic approaches for WT incorporate a synergistic combin...
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Alteration of Structural and Functional Properties of Tea Polysaccharides After Selenylation Modification
Selenylation modification is an effective way to improve the nutritional and health effects of tea polysaccharide, but the effects of different selenylation methods on the structure and efficacy of polysacchar...
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Open AccessIntranasal delivery of phenytoin loaded layered double hydroxide nanoparticles improves therapeutic effect on epileptic seizures
Improving the efficiency of antiseizure medication entering the brain is the key to reducing its peripheral toxicity. A combination of intranasal administration and nanomedicine presents a practical approach f...
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Key role of electron accessibility at the noble metal-free catalytic interface in hydrogen evolution reaction
The reactant concentration at the catalytic interface holds the key to the activity of electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), mainly referring to the capacity of adsorbing hydrogen and electron ac...
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Screening of efficient ammonia–nitrogen degrading bacteria and its application in livestock wastewater
The screening of new strains of high-efficiency ammonia–nitrogen degrading bacteria and the research on the treatment of high-concentration ammonia–nitrogen livestock and poultry wastewater by immobilized comp...
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Open AccessAdaptive responses of erythritol-producing Yarrowia lipolytica to thermal stress after evolution
Elucidation of the thermotolerance mechanism of erythritol-producing Yarrowia lipolytica is of great significance to breed robust industrial strains and reduce cost. This study aimed to breed thermotolerant Y. li...
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Open AccessThe micro-743a-3p–GSTM1 pathway is an endogenous protective mechanism against alcohol-related liver disease in mice
Epidemiological evidence suggests that the phenotype of glutathione S-transferase mu 1 (GSTM1), a hepatic high-expressed phase II detoxification enzyme, is closely associated with the incidence of alcohol-related...
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Association of Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc Levels with the Prevalence of Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents
Magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are indispensable elements in children’s growth and development. However, epidemiological evidence regarding essential elements and their mixed exposure to...
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Integrating Machine Learning and Mendelian Randomization Determined a Functional Neurotrophin-Related Gene Signature in Patients with Lower-Grade Glioma
Recent researches reported that neurotrophins can promote glioma growth/invasion but the relevant model for predicting patients’ survival in Lower-Grade Gliomas (LGGs) lacked. In this study, we adopted univari...
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Chitosan and Nanotechnology Fundamentals
The process of deacetylation transforms chitin into chitosan, a biopolymer that exhibits exceptional biocompatibility, biodegradability and flexibility. Particularly at the nanoscale, chitosan exhibits compell...
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General Introduction of Microplastic: Uses, Types, and Generation
The tiny plastic particles known as microplastics, which are smaller than 5 millimetres in size, have raised environmental concerns on a global scale as a result of their wide spread and potential ecological i...
