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Novel food isolates with striking α-glucosidase inhibitory activity and probiotic potential for an antidiabetic role
In the current study, ten lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates exhibiting anti-α-glucosidase activity were isolated from fermented food. It is directed at novel supplementary diets to prevent/improve diet-induc...
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Associations of muscle mass and strength with new-onset diabetes among middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the China health and retirement longitudinal study (CHARLS)
The associations of muscle mass and strength with new-onset Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remain controversial. We aimed to longitudinally evaluate muscle mass and strength in predicting T2DM among Chinese m...
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Enzymes in the bioconversion of food waste into valuable bioproducts: A circular economy perspective
The escalating global challenges of food security, waste management, and environmental sustainability have necessitated the application of novel green approaches to utilize agro-industrial food waste as a valu...
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Enhancing electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to C2+ products with high efficiency at Cu0/Cuδ+ interfaces via iodine modification strategy
Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) to produce multicarbon (C2+) products over Cu-based catalysts represents an ideal approach for renewable energy storage and carbon emissions reduction. The Cu0/Cuδ+
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Open AccessNasal cathelicidin is expressed in early life and is increased during mild, but not severe respiratory syncytial virus infection
Respiratory syncytial virus is the major cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections in young children, causing extensive mortality and morbidity globally, with limited therapeutic or preventative option...
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TNFAIP1 promotes macrophage lipid accumulation and accelerates the development of atherosclerosis through the LEENE/FoxO1/ABCA1 pathway
Macrophage lipid accumulation is a critical contributor to foam cell formation and atherosclerosis. Tumor necrosis factor-α-induced protein 1 (TNFAIP1) is closely associated with cardiovascular disease. Howeve...
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Numerical simulation investigation on the seismic performance of high-strength concrete columns reinforced with PVA fibers and HTRB630 steel bars
In this article, the seismic performance of PVA fibers and HTRB630 steel bars reinforced with high-strength concrete column specimens (FTRHCs) are investigated numerically. Based on the available experimental ...
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Objective Measurement of Social Gaze and Smile Behaviors in Children with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder During Administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition
Best practice for the assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptom severity relies on clinician ratings of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2), but the association of these...
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Pparα activation stimulates autophagic flux through lipid catabolism-independent route
Autophagy is a cellular process that involves the fusion of autophagosomes and lysosomes to degrade damaged proteins or organelles. Triglycerides are hydrolyzed by autophagy, releasing fatty acids for energy t...
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The impact of carbon emissions trading policy on green transformation of manufacturing industry: a test based on a time-varying DID model
The carbon emissions trading (CET) policy is an important market-based tool for promoting the green development of the manufacturing industry, which is also crucial for achieving the “dual-carbon” target. Base...
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Open Access“Ion-imprinting” strategy towards metal sulfide scavenger enables the highly selective capture of radiocesium
Highly selective capture of radiocesium is an urgent need for environmental radioactive contamination remediation and spent fuel disposal. Herein, a strategy is proposed for construction of “inorganic ion-impr...
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Open AccessNumerical Simulation Study on the Seismic Performance of Prefabricated Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beam–Column Joints With Grouted Sleeve Connections
Based on the available experimental data, fiber models for four prefabricated fiber-reinforced concrete beam–column joint specimens with grouted sleeve connections are first developed in OpenSees software. The...
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A phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Nuvastatic (C50SEW505OESA), a standardized rosmarinic acid-rich polymolecular botanical extract formulation to reduce cancer-related fatigue in patients with solid tumors
We evaluated the efficacy and safety of Nuvastatic™ (C5OSEW5050ESA) in improving cancer-related fatigue (CRF) among cancer patients.
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Open AccessSeroprevalence and molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in beef cattle and goats in Hunan province, China
Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are closely related protozoan parasites that are considered important causes of abortion in livestock, causing huge economic losses. Hunan Province ranks 12th in the product...
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Characteristics of multi-channel reservoir computing based on mutually-coupled spin-VCSELs: a comprehensive investigation
We studied the characteristics of a four-channel multi-task reservoir computing (RC) system based on mutually-coupled and optically pumped spin vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (Spin-VCSELs). By analyzi...
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Rapid classification of whole milk powder and skimmed milk powder by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy combined with feature processing method and logistic regression
Whole milk powder and skimmed milk powder are suitable for different groups of people due to their differences in composition. Therefore, a rapid classification method for whole milk powder and skimmed milk po...
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Open AccessBANKSY unifies cell ty** and tissue domain segmentation for scalable spatial omics data analysis
Spatial omics data are clustered to define both cell types and tissue domains. We present Building Aggregates with a Neighborhood Kernel and Spatial Yardstick (BANKSY), an algorithm that unifies these two spat...
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Open AccessA 10-week intergenerational program bringing together community-living older adults and preschool children (INTERACTION): a pilot feasibility non-randomised clinical trial
Social isolation and low levels of physical activity are strong drivers for frailty, which is linked to poor health outcomes and transition to long-term care. Frailty is multifactorial, and thus an integrated ...
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Open AccessTreatment for locally resectable stage IIIC1r cervical cancer: surgery or chemoradiotherapy?
The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic value and treatment-related complications of radical hysterectomy with those of concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for locally resectable (T1a2–T2a1) stage...
