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Trace elements in the sediments of a large Mediterranean marina (Port Camargue, France): Levels and contamination history
submitted by geriishkoyyar 23 minutes ago - Topic: Geography
The study of trace elements (Cu, Zn, Pb, As, Hg) and butyltin concentrations in the sediments of Port Camargue enabled assessment of the levels and history of the contamination of the largest European marina linked with the use of antifouling paints. Surface sediments near the boat maintenance ar...



Optimisation of a process for shelf-stable dietetic Chhana kheer and changes in physicochemical properties during storage
submitted by jano 23 minutes ago - Topic: Agriculture
In the production of shelf-stable dietetic Chhana kheer, optimised levels of Chhana and artificial sweeteners were examined using a stationary retort. The product was characterised by short lag period for heating (jh) (0.78–1.03), small heating rate index (fh) (7.69–17.00 min) and short lag ...

A new nucleic acid–based agent inhibits cytotoxic T lymphocyte–mediated immune disorders
submitted by darespaazoo 24 minutes ago - Topic: Health
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) are distinct immune reactions elicited by drugs or allogeneic antigens; however, they share a pathomechanism with the activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs). CTLs produce cytotoxic protein...

Effects of “in vivo” administration of baclofen on rat renal tubular function
submitted by jspinci 27 minutes ago - Topic: Health
The effects of the in vivo administration of baclofen on renal tubular transport and aquaporin-2 (AQP2) expression were evaluated. In conscious animals kept in metabolic cages, baclofen (0.01–1mg/kg, s.c.) induced a dose-dependent increment in the urine flow rate (UFR) and in sodium and potassi...

Wedelolactone exhibits anti-fibrotic effects on human hepatic stellate cell line LX-2
submitted by jspinci 27 minutes ago - Topic: Health
Wedelolactone is a major coumarin of Eclipta prostrata, which is used for preventing liver damage. However the effects of wedelolactone on hepatic fibrosis remained unexplored. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the anti-fibrotic effects of wedelolactone on activated human hepatic stell...



Neuroprotective effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A on 6-hydroxydopamine-induced Parkinson's disease in rats
submitted by jspinci 27 minutes ago - Topic: Health
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting predominantly the dopaminergic mesotelencephalic system. Enormous progress has been made in the treatment of PD. Our previous study has shown that hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) could attenuate the neurotoxicity induce...

The changes induced by cyclophosphamide in intestinal barrier and microflora in mice
submitted by jspinci 27 minutes ago - Topic: Health
Infection is one of the most commonly encountered-complication during chemotherapy treatment, and recent studies showed that such infections are aroused primarily from the intestinal microflora through bacterial translocation. We aimed to investigate the alterations of mucosal barrier and coloniz...

Oxymatrine attenuates hepatic steatosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease rats fed with high fructose diet through inhibition of sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 (Srebf1) and activation of peroxisome proliferator activated recep
submitted by jspinci 27 minutes ago - Topic: Health
The aim of this study was to examine the therapeutic effect of oxymatrine, a monomer isolated from the medicinal plant S. flavescens Ait, on the hepatic lipid metabolism in non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) rats and to explore the potential mechanism. Rats were fed with high fructose diet for 8 w...

Hispidulin attenuates bone resorption and osteoclastogenesis via the RANKL-induced NF-κB and NFATc1 pathways
submitted by jspinci 27 minutes ago - Topic: Health
Hispidulin, a flavonoid that is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, attenuates osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption. To investigate the molecular mechanism of its inhibitory effect on osteoclastogenesis, we employed the receptor activator of the nuclear factor κB (NF-κB)...

Kinematic changes during running-induced fatigue and relations with core endurance in novice runners
submitted by samonoth 28 minutes ago - Topic: Health
This study aimed to investigate kinematic changes experienced during running-induced fatigue. Further, the study examined relations between kinematic changes and core endurance. Repeated measures and correlation. Seventeen novice runners participated in a running-induced fatigue protocol and unde...

Exosomes secreted by human cells transport largely mRNA fragments that are enriched in the 3′-untranslated regions
submitted by bioagri 28 minutes ago - Topic: Biology
This article was reviewed by Neil Smalheiser and Sandor Pongor. Small secreted membrane vesicles called exosomes have recently attracted a great interest after the discovery that they transfer mRNA that can be translated into protein in recipient cells. Surprisingly, we found that for the majorit...

Effects of Olefin Content and Alkyl Chain Placement on Optoelectronic and Morphological Properties in Poly(thienylene vinylenes)
submitted by lesdo 28 minutes ago - Topic: Health
The effects of olefin content and alkyl chain placement on the properties of two poly(thienylene vinylene)- (PTV-) based polymer series were investigated. Polymers were prepared by ruthenium-catalyzed acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) polymerization of four dipropenyl monomers. All polymers were t...

Morphology and Mechanical Properties of the Mesomorphic Form of Isotactic Polypropylene in Stereodefective Polypropylene
submitted by lesdo 28 minutes ago - Topic: Health
A study of the morphology and the mechanical properties of the mesomorphic form of isotactic polypropylene (iPP) that crystallizes in samples of different stereoregularity prepared with metallocene catalysts is reported. Highly isotactic samples slowly crystallized from the melt in the α form sh...

Reconstructing past atmospheric pollution levels using gravestone erosion rates
submitted by onni 34 minutes ago - Topic: Geography
Converting the erosion rates derived from gravestones into erosion rates for specific time periods is possible by averaging loss data for gravestones for that time period. This information can be used with Lipfert's damage function to postdict levels of atmospheric pollution for specific location...

Cerebral Vasospasm in Traumatic Brain Injury
submitted by ked2523th 36 minutes ago - Topic: Health
Vasospasm following traumatic brain injury (TBI) may dramatically affect the neurological and functional recovery of a vulnerable patient population. While the reported incidence of traumatic vasospasm ranges from 19%–68%, the true incidence remains unknown due to variability in protocols for i...




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