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Effect of bio-oil on rheological and calorimetric properties of RTFOT aged bituminous compositions
In the current research rejuvenation of aged bitumen by the oxidation product of rapeseed oil biodiesel (F) is considered thu s contributing to the solution of global warming. Aging of bitumen was performed by...
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Comparative Analysis of Electromagnetic Response of PVA/MWCNT and Styrene-Acrylic Copolymer/MWCNT Composites
The present paper focuses on electromagnetic response of polymeric composites with different concentrations of multiwall carbon nanotubes in the radio (20 Hz – 1 MHz) and microwave (26–36 GHz) frequency ranges...
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Vitrectomy for primary symptomatic vitreous opacities: an evidence-based review
Floaters are a common ocular condition which form as a consequence of aging changes in the vitreous. Although in most patients the symptoms are minimal, they can cause significant impairment in vision-related ...
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Open AccessPlasma membrane poration by opioid neuropeptides: a possible mechanism of pathological signal transduction
Neuropeptides induce signal transduction across the plasma membrane by acting through cell-surface receptors. The dynorphins, endogenous ligands for opioid receptors, are an exception; they also produce non-re...
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A case of Hunter syndrome with bilateral retinal detachment
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KMTase Set7/9 is a critical regulator of E2F1 activity upon genotoxic stress
During the recent years lysine methyltransferase Set7/9 ((Su(var)-3–9, Enhancer-of-Zeste, Trithorax) domain containing protein 7/9) has emerged as an important regulator of different transcription factors. In ...
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Open AccessmiR-16 and miR-26a target checkpoint kinases Wee1 and Chk1 in response to p53 activation by genotoxic stress
The tumour suppressor p53 is a crucial regulator of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by acting as a transcription factor to regulate a variety of genes. At least in part, this control is exerted by p53 via regu...
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Laser-induced deposition of hetero-metallic structures from liquid phase
Laser-induced chemical-liquid phase deposition of hetero-metallic (Gu-Cr) structures is demonstrated for the first time. The deposition of hetero-metallic structures is of special interest thanks to wider rang...
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Er3+ as glass structure modifier of Ga–Ge–S chalcogenide system
Er3+ clustering phenomenon in Ga–Ge–S chalcogenide system is studied using Raman spectroscopy. The Raman spectra from 10 to 500 cm−1 for glasses (100−y)[15Ga2S3–85GeS2]–yEr2S3 (y=0.08−5.00 mol. %) have been analy...
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Dynamics of nanoclustering in Te+ implanted Si after application of high frequency electromagnetic field and thermal annealing
Tellurium nanoclusters were synthesized in (100) Si by ion implantation followed by annealing for 60 min with a 0.45 MHz high-frequency electromagnetic field. The results were compared with previous ones for a...
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On the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of low-density polyethylene/ethylene-α-octene copolymer blends
Blends of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene-octene copolymer (EOC) were obtained. The effect of EOC content and absorbed radiation dose on the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of LDPE/EOC ...
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Hypermethylation of Ron proximal promoter associates with lack of full-length Ron and transcription of oncogenic short-Ron from an internal promoter
The gene for tyrosine-kinase receptor Ron (MST1R) resides in the chromosome 3p21.3 region, frequently affected in common human malignancies. The gene generates two transcripts, 5 and 2 kb-long, full-length Ron...
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Studies on the attenuating properties of various materials used for protection in radiotherapy and their effect of on the dose distribution in rotational therapy
Protection of vital organs within a radiation field is one of the major concepts in radiotherapy. Measurements of beam attenuation by materials commonly used for protection in radiotherapy, such as lead, cerro...
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Thermoplastic multiphase composites: Tensile and creep behavior
It is shown that the strength of the investigated composite in which the concentration of chlorinated polyethylene can be as high as 60% (i.e., under the assumption that the matrix is formed by low-density pol...
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Selective hydrogenolysis of benzyl-protected 1-hydroxy-3-hydroxyimino-2-pyrrolidinones
On hydrogenolysis of 1-benzyloxy-3-benzyloxyimino-2-pyrrolidinones in the presence of 10% Pd/C selective removal occurs of the O-benzyl (Bn) protection of the hydroxamic acid, with retention of the double bond...
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Mechanical Properties of Blends of Low-Density Polyethylene with Chlorinated Polyethylene
The results of experimental investigation into the mechanical properties of blends of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) in tension are presented. The specimens of pure LDPE, C...
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Heavy Metals Accumulation by Agricultural Crops Grown on Various Types of Soil in Polessje Zone of Ukraine
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Mechanical Properties of High-Density Polyethylene/Chlorinated Polyethylene Blends
Results of experimental investigation of mechanical properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE)/chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) blends in tension are reported. The specimens of pure HDPE, CPE, and nine types...
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Interaction of Hydroxylamine with Esters of 2-Oxobutenoic Acids. Synthesis of 1-Hydroxy-3-hydroximino-2-pyrrolidinones
New 3-hydroximino-1-hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinones have been synthesized by the interaction of NH2OH and NH2OBn with the methyl esters of 2-oxo-3-butenoic acid derivatives. Some intermediate compounds have been isolate...
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Electrochromic behavior of CVD molybdenum oxide and Mo-W mixed-oxide thin films
Thin films of molybdenum oxide, tungsten oxide, and mixed Mo-W oxide were prepared by atmospheric-pressure chemical vapor deposition. For all films, the technological conditions were kept constant. Mixed oxide...
