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Integrative investigation of dust emissions by dust storms and dust devils in North Africa

. . Pan L, Han Y, Lu Z, Li J, Gao F, Liu Z, Liu W, Liu Y. . Sci Total Environ. 2021 Feb 20;756:144128. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144128. Epub 2020 Nov 26. Abstract Dust aerosols in North Africa account for >50% of the global total; however dust emission areas are still unclear. Based on the analysis …

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Acute Toxicity and Gastroprotection Studies of a New Schiff Base Derived Manganese (II) Complex against HCl/Ethanol-Induced Gastric Ulcerations in Rats

. . Ibrahim MY, Hashim NM, Dhiyaaldeen SM, Al-Obaidi MM, El-Ferjani RM, Adam H, Alkotaini B, Batran RA, Ali HM. . Sci Rep. 2016 May 27;6:26819. doi: 10.1038/srep26819. Abstract Manganese is a crucial element for health. In this study, the gastroprotective efficacy of Mn (II) complex (MDLA) against acidified ethanol (HCl/Ethanol)-induced gastric ulceration in rats …

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Sesamin attenuates neurotoxicity in mouse model of ischemic brain stroke

. . Ahmad S, Elsherbiny NM, Haque R, Khan MB, Ishrat T, Shah ZA, Khan MM, Ali M, Jamal A, Katare DP, Liou GI, Bhatia K. . Neurotoxicology. 2014 Dec;45:100-10. doi: 10.1016/j.neuro.2014.10.002. Epub 2014 Oct 12. Abstract The great saphenous vein (GSV) graft remains a frequently used conduit for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. …

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Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease: The Preventive and Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenolic Nutraceuticals

. . Sawikr Y, Yarla NS, Peluso I, Kamal MA, Aliev G, Bishayee A. . Adv Protein Chem Struct Biol. 2017;108:33-57. doi: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2017.02.001. Epub 2017 Mar 22. Abstract Brain inflammation, characterized by increased microglia and astrocyte activation, increases during aging and is a key feature of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In AD, …

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Microgreens: Consumer sensory perception and acceptance of an emerging functional food crop

. . Michell KA, Isweiri H, Newman SE, Bunning M, Bellows LL, Dinges MM, Grabos LE, Rao S, Foster MT, Heuberger AL, Prenni JE, Thompson HJ, Uchanski ME, Weir TL, Johnson SA. . J Food Sci. 2020 Apr;85(4):926-935. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.15075. Epub 2020 Mar 6. Abstract Microgreens are an emerging functional food crop with promise for …

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Anti-proliferative and anti-apoptotic potential effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and/or metformin on hepatocellular carcinoma cells: in vitro study

. . Sabry D, Abdelaleem OO, El Amin Ali AM, Mohammed RA, Abdel-Hameed ND, Hassouna A, Khalifa WA. . Mol Biol Rep. 2019 Apr;46(2):2039-2047. doi: 10.1007/s11033-019-04653-6. Epub 2019 Feb 1. Abstract The effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and metformin single treatment have been tested against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to assess the combination effects …

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Ki67 expression in invasive breast cancer: the use of tissue microarrays compared with whole tissue sections

. . Muftah AA, Aleskandarany MA, Al-Kaabi MM, Sonbul SN, Diez-Rodriguez M, Nolan CC, Caldas C, Ellis IO, Rakha EA, Green AR. . Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2017 Jul;164(2):341-348. doi: 10.1007/s10549-017-4270-0. Epub 2017 May 6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although the prognostic value of Ki67 in breast cancer is well documented, using optimal cut-points for patient stratification, …

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Investigation of mechanism and critical parameters for removal of arsenic from water using Zr-TiO(2) composite

. . Anđelković I, Amaizah NRR, Marković SB, Stanković D, Marković M, Kuzmanović D, Roglić G. . Environ Technol. 2017 Sep;38(17):2233-2240. doi: 10.1080/09593330.2016.1255664. Epub 2016 Nov 21. Abstract Using the microwave-hydrothermal method for the synthesis of composite, high surface density of hydroxyl groups, as an active adsorption sites for arsenic, was obtained. Adsorption mechanisms of …

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Assessing Fracture Toughness and Impact Strength of PMMA Reinforced with Nano-Particles and Fibre as Advanced Denture Base Materials

. . Alhotan A, Yates J, Zidan S, Haider J, Silikas N. . Materials (Basel). 2021 Jul 24;14(15):4127. doi: 10.3390/ma14154127. Abstract Statement of Problem: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture resins commonly fracture as a result of the denture being dropped or when in use due to heavy occlusal forces. Purpose: To investigate the effects of E-glass …

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