In humans, the HS1.2 enhancer in the Ig heavy-chain locus is modular, with length polymorphism. Previous studies have shown the following features for this variation: (i) strong population structuring; (ii) association with autoimmune diseases; and (...
Herein we report the synthesis and characterization of three new dinuclear iron(II) complexes [FeII2(I4MTD)2](F3CSO3)4 (C1), [FeII2(I4MTD)2](ClO4)4 (C2) and [FeII2(I4MTD)2](BF4)4 (C3) based on the novel ligand (I4MTD = 2,5-bis{[(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethy...
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the main chemical components of Schizonepetae Spica (SS), which have positive effects on the quality evaluation of SS. In this study, HS-SPME-GC-MS (headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass s...
Citrus tea is an emerging tea drink produced from tea and the pericarp of citrus, which consumers have increasingly favored due to its potential health effects and unique flavor. This study aimed to simultaneously combine the characteristic volatile...
Child drawing development optimization (CDDO) is a recent example of a metaheuristic algorithm. The motive for inventing this method is children’s learning behavior and cognitive development, with the golden ratio being employed to optimize the...
Many scholars have studied Tricholoma matsutake soup, but there are relatively few studies exploring the aroma changes during its cooking process using different detection methods. The aroma of T. matsutake soup was analyzed and compared using electr...
Ginseng is an important plant with both medicinal and edible values, which are widely used after thermal processing. To investigate the effects of autoclaving on the flavor of fresh ginseng, electronic nose (E-nose), headspace–gas chromatograph...
This work was designed to investigate the dynamic changes process of non-volatile organic compounds (n-VOCs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in mulberries during different growth periods using UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS, HS-SPME-GC-MS, and HS-GC-IMS. A...
In this work, a new analytical approach is proposed for monitoring biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) by combining headspace bar adsorptive microextraction (HS-BAμE) with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The HS-BAμE...
To investigate the source of the bitter almond taste in whole corn silage (WPCS), headspace solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS), headspace gas chromatography–ion migration spectro...
Background: High-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) is useful for detecting acute myocardial infarction, but chronic hemodialysis patients often have elevated baseline levels that exceed the upper reference limit (URL). This study aimed to determi...
The influence of diet on inflammation in children remains unclear. We aimed to analyze the influence of diet on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels in a pre-pubertal population free of other influences that may affect hs-CRP levels. W...
The present study aimed to ascertain how the volatile compounds changed throughout various processing steps when producing a smoke-flavored sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus). The volatile compounds in different production steps were characterized by h...
Pandan leaves have a prominent glutinous-rice aroma; however, few studies have explored their volatile aroma compound composition. Herein, the differences in the volatile aroma components of fresh and dried pandan leaves were investigated for the fir...
Constitutive activation of the phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathway is crucial for tumor growth and progression. As such, this pathway has been an enticing target for drug discovery. Although HS-173 is a potent PI3K inhibitor that h...
Photosynthetic efficiency decreases as light energy surpasses the photosynthesis capacity. This study was designed to investigate the potential effects of high-intensity light on the photooxidation-prone mutant 812HS of rice and its wild-type 812S du...
Greengage alcoholic beverage (GAB) is gaining popularity for its distinctive fruity aroma and nutritional benefits. The Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain applied for fermentation significantly influences the metabolic production of aroma compounds, mak...
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common endocrine disorder that affects 8–13% of women of reproductive age. Increased body weight and insulin resistance may be associated with chronic inflammation, which increases the risk of cardiovascula...
Background and Objectives: Cardiometabolic risk factors frequently cluster and substantially increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. While high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and systemic inflammation, measured by high-sensitivity C-rea...
Background: Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and the associated cardiovascular complications. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a widely used marker of systemic inflammation as well as a predicto...
Implants made of biodegradable polymers are replaced by regenerating tissues through inflammation. The changes occurring in tissues and the organism are of practical interest for studying the biocompatibility of the material and searching for systemi...
Several studies have provided information on environmental nanoplastic particles/debris, but the in vitro cyto-genotoxicity is still insufficiently characterized. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of polystyrene nanoparticles (PNPs) in...
Accumulated preclinical and clinical data show that peripheral restricted opioids provide pain relief with reduced side effects. The peripherally acting opioid analgesic HS-731 is a potent dual μ-/δ-opioid receptor (MOR/DOR) full agonist, an...
Interest for high speed weigh-in-motion of vehicles, or HS-WIM keeps growing worldwide. The main purpose of such systems is checking weights of vehicles in a self manner, in order to impose a penalty to overloaded ones. Overloaded vehicles may cause...
Aroma plays a pivotal role in defining tea quality and distinctiveness, and tea producers have often observed that specific drought conditions are closely associated with the formation and accumulation of characteristic aroma compounds in tea leaves....
Background/Objectives: Periodontitis can elevate systemic inflammation and negatively impact glucose regulation. This cross-sectional study investigated relationships between periodontal inflammatory burden, measured by periodontal inflamed surface a...
The pool-type demonstrative China Fast Reactor 600 (CFR-600) adopted a series of improved safety designs, among which the hydraulic suspended passive shutdown subassembly (HS-PSS) is employed for inherent safety enhancement, especially suitable again...
Hot compression tests were carried out on a Gleeble-3800 thermal mechanical simulator in the temperature range from 700 to 900 °C and strain rate range from 0.005 to 10 s−1 to investigate the hot deformation behavior of B1500HS high-strengt...
Background and Objectives: The coexistence of elevated hs-CRP levels and diabetes mellitus may play an important role in plaque destabilization, favoring plaque rupture and thrombosis, and consequently increasing the risk of coronary artery occlusion...
This study investigated quality traits and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in two winter wheat varieties with different gluten types (Xinliang 169, medium-strong gluten, and Xinliang 607, medium-weak gluten) across five grain-filling stages (5, 10,...
Background and objectives: Sepsis carries a poor prognosis for critically ill patients, even withintensive management. We aimed to determined early predictors of sepsis-related in-hospital mortality and to monitor levels of presepsin and high sensiti...
The hot stamping of boron-alloyed steel integrates forming with in-die quenching and is a core route to 1500 MPa class automotive safety components, yet its parameter design still lacks a unified theoretical basis. This article critically reviews the...
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid essential for human health, is primarily produced at scale using Schizochytrium sp. Mutagenesis-based strain improvement has increased DHA yields, but the genetic and metabolic mechani...
Background: high sensitive Troponin T (hsTnT) values between 14–50 ng/L represent a challenge in diagnosing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) at the Emergency Department (ED). The European Society for Cardiology (ESC) recommends a second hsTnT meas...
Background/Objectives: Chronic low-grade inflammation and lipid metabolism play an important role in the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The ratio of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to high-density lipoprotein choleste...
T-2 toxin is produced by different Fusarium species and belongs to the group of type A trichothecene mycotoxins. T-2 toxin contaminates various grains, such as wheat, barley, maize, or rice, thus posing a risk to human and animal health. The toxin ha...
At present, the development of new agri-food products, including flavored meat products presented in ready-to-eat vacuum packs, is encouraged. The addition of ingredients used as flavoring agents creates the need to be able to determine the volatile...
Tea-flavor baijiu, in which the aroma combines the tea note and the typical profile of baijiu, has brought a fresh flavor to the market. Yet its flavor evolution during the storage period and the associated changes in volatile compounds remain poorly...
The SCIP database currently lists nearly 18 million articles associated with electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) containing RoHS-restricted substances above the applicable threshold, raising fundamental questions about the overall effectiveness...
The objective of this study is to investigate the inhibitory effects of Lysobacter antibioticus HS124 on fungal phytopathogens causing gray mold rot, stem rot, and anthracnose. Another objective of this study is to promote the yield of fruit in jujub...
Beet cyst nematode (Heterodera schachtii Schm.) is one of the most damaging pests in sugar beet growing areas around the world. The Hs1pro-1 and cZR3 genes confer resistance to the beet cyst nematode, and both were cloned from sugar beet translocatio...
The variations in flavor substances across different varieties of steamed potatoes were determined by headspace-gas chromatography ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) combined with sensory evaluation. Results showed that 63 representative compounds...
Plants produce various volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are thought to be a crucial factor in their interactions with harmful insects, plants and animals. Composition of VOCs may differ when plants are grown under different nutrient condition...
Inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infection is a major threat to human health globally. Blood C-reactive protein (CRP) has been proven to be a sensitive indicator for the occurrence and development of inflammation. Furthermore, a tiny change...
The modal characterization of automotive lighting systems becomes difficult using sensors due to the light weight of the elements which compose the component as well as the intricate access to allocate them. In experimental modal analysis, high speed...
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) functions as a pivotal gaseous signaling molecule in plants, yet its role in promoting crop yield remains elusive. Here, we demonstrate that sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) application, a donor of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), significant...
The use of biodegradable polymers for the surgical reinforcement of musculofascial structures is of considerable practical interest. Research into the applicability of biopolymers should be conducted in comparison with polypropylene, a material used...
Objectives: Systemic low-grade inflammation is associated with steatohepatitis in adults. We aim to explore if systemic low-grade inflammation, measured by plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), is also linked to steatotic liver disease...
Background. Myocardial involvement among critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often has worse outcomes. An imbalance in the oxygen supply causes the excessive release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which results in increas...
The determination of flavor compounds using headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) can be severely interfered with by complex food matrices in food systems, especially solid sa...
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