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Long-Term Sorption and Solubility of Zirconia-Impregnated PMMA Nanocomposite in Water and Artificial Saliva

. . Zidan S, Silikas N, Haider J, Yates J. . Materials (Basel). 2020 Aug 24;13(17):3732. doi: 10.3390/ma13173732. Abstract Exposure of denture base acrylic resins to the oral environment and storage media for extended periods of time results in sorption of saliva or water, leading to a reduction in physical properties and thus clinical service …

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Adsorption of Pb(II) ions from contaminated water by 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid-modified microcrystalline cellulose: Isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies

. . Hashem A, Fletcher AJ, Younis H, Mauof H, Abou-Okeil A. . Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Dec 1;164:3193-3203. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.159. Epub 2020 Aug 24. Abstract Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) has been utilized as an adsorbent material for the removal of Pb(II) ions from aqueous solution after treatment with 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) at elevated temperature …

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Rift Valley Fever – epidemiological update and risk of introduction into Europe

. . Nielsen SS, Alvarez J, Bicout DJ, Calistri P, Depner K, Drewe JA, Garin-Bastuji B, Rojas JLG, Schmidt CG, Michel V, Chueca MÁM, Roberts HC, Sihvonen LH, Stahl K, Calvo AV, Viltrop A, Winckler C, Bett B, Cetre-Sossah C, Chevalier V, Devos C, Gubbins S, Monaco F, Sotiria-Eleni A, Broglia A, Abrahantes JC, Dhollander …

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Modulation of Memory B Cell Phenotypes and Toll-Like Receptor-7 in Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection During Direct-Acting Antiviral Interferon-Free Therapy: Correlation with Interleukin-7

. . Moustafa H, Madkour M, Hamed F, Abouelnazar S, Abo Elwafa R, Moaaz M. . Viral Immunol. 2021 May;34(4):227-240. doi: 10.1089/vim.2020.0110. Epub 2020 Nov 11. Abstract Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major worldwide problem with the highest incidence rates in Egypt. It affects B cells that serve as reservoirs for persistent HCV, …

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Genome-wide insights on gastrointestinal nematode resistance in autochthonous Tunisian sheep

. . Ahbara AM, Rouatbi M, Gharbi M, Rekik M, Haile A, Rischkowsky B, Mwacharo JM. . Sci Rep. 2021 Apr 29;11(1):9250. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-88501-3. Abstract Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections have negative impacts on animal health, welfare and production. Information from molecular studies can highlight the underlying genetic mechanisms that enhance host resistance to GIN. However, such information …

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Influence of 1α, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1, 25(OH)2D3] on the expression of Sox 9 and the transient receptor potential vanilloid 5/6 ion channels in equine articular chondrocytes

. . Hdud IM, Loughna PT. . J Anim Sci Technol. 2014 Dec 17;56:33. doi: 10.1186/s40781-014-0033-1. 2014. Abstract BACKGROUND: Sox 9 is a major marker of chondrocyte differentiation. When chondrocytes are cultured in vitro they progressively de-differentiate and this is associated with a decline in Sox 9 expression. The active form of vitamin D, 1, …

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Molecular and morphological variability within the Aphidius colemani group with redescription of Aphidius platensis Brethes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)

. . Tomanović Z, Petrović A, Mitrović M, Kavallieratos NG, Starý P, Rakhshani E, Rakhshanipour M, Popović A, Shukshuk AH, Ivanović A. . Bull Entomol Res. 2014 Oct;104(5):552-65. doi: 10.1017/S0007485314000327. Epub 2014 May 12. Abstract We have identified the following three taxa related to the Aphidius colemani species group, which are important biological control agents: …

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Contact dermatitis-like cutaneous leishmaniasis in a Libyan HIV patient

. . Al-Dwibe H, Gashout A, Morogum AM, El-Zubi S, Amro A. . Parasit Vectors. 2014 Aug 29;7:401. doi: 10.1186/1756-3305-7-401. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the common tropical protozoal diseases caused by various Leishmania species, and transmitted by the sand-fly vectors, Phlebotomus and Lutzomyia species. Herein, we report for the first time …

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Comprehensive cytotoxic evaluation of morin, a bioflavonoid against verapamil on rat gastrointestinal epithelium for novel pharmaceutical application involving P-glycoprotein inhibition

. . Surampalli G, Nanjwade BK, Patil PA. . J Pharm Pharmacol. 2015 Aug;67(8):1083-99. doi: 10.1111/jphp.12400. Epub 2015 Apr 13. Abstract OBJECTIVE: In this study, a comprehensive and comparative cytotoxic evaluation of morin against verapamil on rat intestinal epithelium as P-gp inhibitors through in-vitro gastrointestinal short-term toxicity assays involving permeability studies for safety evaluation was …

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Glucosinolate and Desulfo-glucosinolate Metabolism by a Selection of Human Gut Bacteria

. . Luang-In V, Albaser AA, Nueno-Palop C, Bennett MH, Narbad A, Rossiter JT. . Curr Microbiol. 2016 Sep;73(3):442-451. doi: 10.1007/s00284-016-1079-8. Epub 2016 Jun 15. Abstract Glucosinolate (GSL) hydrolysis is mediated by the enzyme myrosinase which together with specifier proteins can give rise to isothiocyanates (ITCs), thiocyanates, and nitriles (NITs) in cruciferous plants. However, little …

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