NaB, the metabolite of cinnamon and sodium salt of benzoic acid is a commonly used food and beverage preservative. Various studies have investigated NaB for its effects on different cellular models. However, the effects of NaB on cancer cell viabilit...
Salt stress is a significant environmental factor affecting plant growth and development, with NaCl stress being one of the most common types of salt stress. The halophyte, Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb (T. ramosissima), is frequently utilized for the af...
NaOH-modified TiOF2 was successfully prepared using a modified low-temperature hydrothermal method. Scanning electron microscopy shows that NaOH-modified TiOF2 displayed a complex network shape with network units of about 100 nm. The structures of Na...
Background: Monoclonal antibodies against the sodium-dependent phosphate transporter NaPi2b (SLC34A2) represent a promising approach in the treatment of ovarian and lung cancer. Of particular interest is the potential cancer-specific MX35 epitope of...
This review highlights the opportunities of catalytic hydrolysis of NaBH4 with the use of inexpensive and active Co-B catalysts among the other systems of hydrogen storage and generation based on water reactive materials. This process is important fo...
MoAlB fine powders were prepared in molten NaCl from Al, B and Mo powders. The effects of key parameters affecting the synthesis process and phase morphology were examined and the underpinning mechanisms proposed. MoAlB product particles exhibited di...
Molten salt electrophoretic deposition is a novel method for preparing coatings of transition metal borides such as TiB2, which has emerged in recent years. To broaden the applications of transition metal boride coatings prepared by this method, this...
Porous aluminum alloys are widely used for lightweight structural materials such as marine structures, energy absorbers, and buoyant components. However, the conventional foaming agent TiH2 presents limitations such as high cost and elevated decompos...
Monensin is an ionophore for monovalent cations, which is frequently used to prevent ketosis and to enhance performance in dairy cows. Studies have shown the rumen bacteria Prevotella bryantii B14 being less affected by monensin. The present study ai...
Influenza B viruses, divided into B/Victoria and B/Yamagata lineages, have not had B/Yamagata isolates after 2020. A study evaluated immunity to influenza B surface antigens hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) in 138 patient sera from 2023 and...
Alkali metal (M = Na, K) salts of the [CB11H12]− anion have attracted increasing attention in many fields such as catalysis and all-solid-state batteries. However, tedious and low-yielding synthetic methods have seriously limited their applicat...
The optimization of NaOH-Na2SiO3-Na2B4O7 electrolyte for the plasma electrolytic oxidation of AZ31B magnesium alloy was investigated through orthogonal tests. The properties of the anodized films were evaluated by film thickness, roughness measuremen...
Sodium borohydride-closo-hydroborate Na3(BH4)(B12H12) exhibits high room-temperature ionic conductivity and high electrochemical stability. To study the dynamical properties of this mixed-anion compound at the microscopic level, we have measured the...
Histone acetylation plays an important role in plant growth and development. Here, we investigated the effect of sodium butyrate (NaB), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, on adventitious shoot formation from protoplast-derived calli and cotyledon expla...
Background: The gradual rise in global temperatures can affect skeletal muscle development and intestinal microorganisms. However, the influence of microbial metabolites on skeletal muscle homeostasis under heat stress (HS) remains unclear. Methods:...
Na-amino acid co-transporters (NaAAcT) are uniquely affected in rabbit intestinal villus cell brush border membrane (BBM) during chronic intestinal inflammation. Specifically, Na-alanine co-transport (ASCT1) is inhibited secondary to a reduction in t...
Doping alkali metals into boron clusters can effectively compensate for the intrinsic electron deficiency of boron and lead to interesting boron-based binary clusters, owing to the small electronegativity of the former elements. We report on the comp...
In this study, the effects of the solvent used to prepare Co–B alloy on its catalytic properties were investigated. The solvent effects on the morphology, composition, and specific surface area of the alloy particles were also examined. The morpholog...
Microwave dielectric ceramics composed of Na1+xSrB5O9+0.5x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.125) were synthesized via a traditional solid-state reaction approach. The effects of non-stoichiometric Na on the crystal structures, phase compositions, chemical bond chara...
In this study, Seed pods of B. ceiba were used as a novel, cheap, and sustainable feedstock for second-generation bioethanol production. B. ceiba waste was pretreated with NaOH under different conditions using a Box–Behnken design (BBD) with th...
Voltage-gated Na+ (NaV) channels are significant therapeutic targets for the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders, thus promoting the search for novel NaV channel ligands. With the objective of discovering new blockers of NaV channel ligan...
Thanks to the crosstalk between Na+ and Ca2+ channels, Na+ and Ca2+ homeostasis interplay in so-called excitable cells enables the generation of action potential in response to electrical stimulation. Here, we investigated the impact of persistent ac...
Difficult-to-cut titanium matrix composites (TiB+TiC)/Ti6Al4V have extensive application prospects in the fields of biomedical and aerospace metal microcomponents due to their excellent mechanical properties. Jet electrochemical micromilling (JEMM) t...
The Na,K-ATPase is a heterodimeric ion pump consisting of various combinations of a catalytic α-subunit (α1, α2, α3, or α4, encoded by ATP1A1–ATP1A4) and a β-subunit (β1, β2, or β3, encoded by A...
This study investigated the synthesis of two different types of photocatalysts, namely, boron/sodium fluoride co-doped titanium dioxide (B/NaF-TiO2), and its analogue, a dye-sensitized form of silicon-based axial methoxy substituted phthalocyanine (B...
Sodium butyrate (NaB) and sodium propionate (NaP) have recently garnered attention for their role in regulating inflammation and controlling signaling pathways of cell growth and apoptosis, potentially preventing cancer development. However, their th...
Natural hydraulic lime (NHL) has drawn much attention due to its environmentally friendly nature. The characteristics of both hydraulic and pneumatic components make it a potential substitute for Portland cement in surface decoration and ancient buil...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is associated with factors such as an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, obesity, diabetes, and chronic inflammatory conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as TP53 mutations, which are observed in a broad...
Eukaryotic photosynthetic organisms synthesize triacylglycerols, which are crucial physiologically as major carbon and energy storage compounds and commercially as food oils and raw materials for carbon-neutral biofuel production. TLC analysis has re...
Salinity is one of the most important factors limiting agricultural productivity. The positive effects of an inoculation with Bacillus subtilis HS5B5 on maize (Zea mays L.) seed germination and seedling growth under saline conditions were elucidated...
Nowadays, interest in studies of traditional medicine in the world has gradually increased due to its potential to complement modern medicine, there are many phoytotherapautic plants that are used for the herbal medicine. Neuroblastoma (NB), is an em...
Single crystals of the novel boroarsenate (K,Na)2[As2B12O24][B3O3(OH)3] (I) were obtained using the borax flux method. The crystal structure of I was found to be triclinic, P-1, a = 8.414(5), b = 10.173(6), c = 15.90(1) Å, α = 79.56(1), &...
Aluminum based metal matrix composites (MMCs) have received considerable attention in the automotive, aerospace and nuclear industries. One of the main challenges using Al-based MMCs is the influence of the reinforcement particles on the corrosion re...
The molecular classification of breast cancer (BC) dictates pharmacological treatment. Estrogen receptor α (ERα) expressing tumors are treated with 4OH-tamoxifen or fulvestrant, which inhibits the receptor, or with aromatase inhibitors (i...
Pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, induce the expression of a wide variety of genes, including intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). Ursolic acid (3β-hydroxy-urs-12-en-28-oic acid) was identified to inhibit the c...
Metal dodecaborates M2/nB12H12 are regarded as the dehydrogenation intermediates of metal borohydrides M(BH4)n that are expected to be high density hydrogen storage materials. In this work, thermal decomposition processes of anhydrous alkali metal do...
In recent years, cadmium sulfide (CdS) has been widely investigated due to its excellent photocatalytic performance. However, its practical application in pollutant treatment is limited by its narrow photoresponse range and susceptibility to photocor...
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating, debilitating, and life-altering condition that lacks a cure or effective treatment as of today. An altered excitation/inhibition ratio after an injury, with an increase in inhibitory input, limits motor and...
Background/Objectives: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to investigate the anticancer potential of sodium pentaborate...
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Background: The clinical efficacy of nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs) combined with interferon (IFN) therapy vs. NAs monotherapy for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains inconclusive. The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine whether the NAs plus IFN...
Band structure engineering and heterojunction photocatalyst construction are efficient approaches to improve the separation of photo-induced electrons and holes, along with enhancing light response ability. By sulfur doping, sodium tantalite (NaTaO3)...
This study investigated the potential of zeolites (NH4BETA, NH4ZSM-5, and NaY) to remove two frequently used dyes, methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RB), from an aqueous environment. The removal of dyes with zeolites was performed via two mechanis...
Prostate cancer is the second most frequent malignancy in men worldwide. Unfortunately, current therapies often lead to the onset of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), causing significant mortality. Therefore, there is an urgent...
Two new alkaloids, strepchazolins A (1) and B (2), together with a previously reported compound, streptazolin (3), were isolated from a marine actinomycete, Streptomyces chartreusis NA02069, collected in the Coast of Hainan Island, China. The structu...
In the first part of this article, the role of intestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs), together with gastrointestinal dopaminergic and renin–angiotensin systems, are narratively reviewed to provide sufficient background. In the second part...
Genistein has been reported to stimulate luminal HCO3− secretion. We hypothesized that genistein mediates this effect via SLC26A6 and SLC4A4 (NBCe1) transporters. Our study aimed to: investigate changes in uterine fluid pH, Na+ and HCO3− concentratio...
Abiotic stresses are increasingly harmful to crop yield and quality. Calcium and its signaling pathway play an important role in modulating plant stress tolerance. As specific Ca2+ sensors, calcineurin B-like (CBL) proteins play vital roles in plant...
In this work, oxygen vacancies were introduced onto the surface of BiFeO3 nanoparticles by NaBH4 reduction method to yield oxygen-deficient BiFeO3−x samples. Comprehensive analysis on the basis of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRT...
Cord steel is used for making tire frames and wire saws for cutting silicon wafers. The diameter of mainstream cutting wire has been developed to be lower than 100 μm. The size and deformation ability of inclusions are very important to the wire brea...
Recently, the need has arisen to enhance the piezoelectric properties and temperature stability of (Na,K)NbO3 system ceramics. The (0.965)(Li0.03(Na0.5K0.5)0.97)(Nb1−xSbx)O3−0.035 (Bi0.5Na0.5)0.9(Sr)0.1ZrO3 ceramics were newly manufactured using the...
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