Asphaltene–resin–paraffin deposits (ARPDs) represent one of the most complex flow assurance challenges in oil production, particularly under late-stage reservoir development conditions characterized by pressure depletion, temperature grad...
The formation of wax deposits is a common phenomenon in the production and transportation of formation fluids. On the territory of the Perm Krai, this problem occurs in half of the mining funds. One of the most common and promising methods of dealing...
The formation of asphalt–resin–paraffin deposits (ARPDs) and gas hydrate deposits (GHDs) in oil wells equipped with electric submersible pumps (ESPs) remains a significant challenge in the oil and gas industry. This study aims to develop...
A detailed understanding of the interactions between wax and asphaltenes with other components of crude oils and the effect of treatments with paraffin inhibitors (PIs) and asphaltene dispersants (ADs), with a focus on identifying specific structure-...
Slippery lubricant-infused surfaces (SLIPS) suffer from rapid lubricant depletion, severely limiting their durability in practical applications. To overcome this, we propose a laser-engineered hierarchical architecture that physically locks a solid p...
The usual problem of meltable phase-change agents is the instability in their form upon heating, which can be solved by placing them into a continuous polymer matrix. Epoxy resin is a suitable medium for dispersing molten agents, but it is necessary...
Oligoribonucleotide (ORN) interference-PCR (ORNi-PCR) is a method in which PCR amplification of a target sequence is inhibited in a sequence-specific manner by the hybridization of an ORN with the target sequence. Previously, we reported that ORNi-PC...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) showed effects in some hyperproliferative dermatologic pathologies. The aim of the study is the assessment of anti-psoriasis effect of diclofenac and celecoxib using a mice tail model. The topical applic...
Wax deposition in high-wax-content oils can impair low-temperature transport, while single flow improvers often provide limited control over the overall deposition process. To improve wax deposition inhibition through functional complementarity, a PA...
Asphaltene-resin-paraffin deposition (ARPD) is a complicated and prevalent issue in the oil and gas industry, impacting the efficiency and integrity of petroleum extraction, production, transportation and processing systems. Considering all witnessed...
HER2 is a prognostic and predictive marker widely used in breast cancer. Lapatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the phosphorylation of the receptor HER2. Its use is related to relatively good results in the treatment of women...
In this study, Pt1Sn1 intermetallic nanoparticles (NPs) on SiO2/CeO2@SiO2 composites were located either on SiO2 or on CeO2@SiO2, thereby varying the average distance (intimacy) between metal sites and CeOx sites from “closest” to “...
In the actual context of growing concerns over sustainability and energy efficiency, Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have gained attention as promising solutions for enhancing energy storage and release efficiency. On another hand, materials based on g...
Although Fe-based catalysts have made significant progress in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis, the effect of residual sodium on the structural properties and catalytic performance of Fe-based catalysts has been controversial. Herein, we report the po...
Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is an environmental and occupational pollutant and a known lung carcinogen. Despite the exposure risks, it is unclear how Cr(VI) causes lung cancer. Prolonged Cr(VI) exposure induces DNA double-strand breaks and inhibits...
Early detection and targeted treatments have led to a significant decrease in mortality linked to breast cancer (BC), however, important issues need to be addressed in the future. One of them will be to find new triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) t...
Background: Increased expression of MET and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-related molecules has been positively correlated with poor prognosis in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). In the current study, the expression and phosphorylation of MET in metastat...
The gut microbiome plays an important role in the carcinogenesis of luminal gastrointestinal malignancies and response to antineoplastic therapy. Preclinical studies have suggested a role of intratumoral gammaproteobacteria in mediating response to g...
Surface modification is one of several techniques on improving the characteristic of certain elements. The surface of material can be modified by coating it with certain coating material. In this study Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) is u...
This paper presents a review of the expectations and challenges of using biomass in the prevention and slowing of paraffin wax deposition that takes place during the crude oil production process. The inhibition of the deposition process involves the...
Clubroot, a soil-infective disease caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a serious disease affecting cruciferous plants around the world. There is no effective control measure to completely remove this pathogen from fields after infection. Here, we...
Ovarian cancer, as well as other cancers, is primarily caused by methylation at cytosines in CpG islands, but the current marker for ovarian cancer is low in sensitivity and failed in early-stage detection. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectros...
A prepared FeZnNa@SiO2-C catalyst with graphitized carbon (C)-modified mesoporous SiO2 supports metal nanoparticles with the sol–gel method. The effect of adding metal Na and Zn promoters as a dispersion on the CO2 hydrogenation to low olefins...
DNA methylation is a common epigenetic modification of DNA levels in the genome of eukaryotic cells, and an aberrant elevation of DNA methylation in gene promoter regions can inhibit gene expression. DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) are involved in gen...
Phosphorus-based flame retardants were incorporated into different, easily preparable matrices, such as polymeric thermoset resins and paraffin as a proposed model for polyolefins and investigated for their flame retardancy performance. The favored m...
Winter wheat is used as forage at the tillering stage in many countries; however, the regrowth pattern of wheat after mowing remains unclear. In this study, the growth patterns of wheat were revealed through cytological and physiological assessments...
To uncover mechanisms of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) associated hepatocarcinogenesis, we compared the proteomes of human NASH-associated liver biopsies, resected hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) and HCCs of HCV+ patients with normal liver tis...
Activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) is a DNA-binding protein widely generated in mammals, which has two biological characteristics that bind the cAMP response element (CRE). The mechanism of ATF4 as a transcription factor in gastric cancer affec...
To deal with the flammability of PA (paraffin), this paper proposes a CPCM (composite phase change material) with a high heat-absorbing capacity for mitigating the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries. Two heating power levels were used to trigge...
The strong association between POPs and breast cancer in humans has been suggested in various epidemiological studies. However, the interaction of POPs with the ERα protein of breast cancer, and identification of natural and synthetic compounds to in...
Ameloblastoma is a rare tumor but represents the most common odontogenic neoplasm. It is localized in the jaws and, although it is a benign, slow-growing tumor, it has an aggressive local behavior and high recurrence rate. Therefore, alternative trea...
The kinetics and terminations of ethylene polymerization, mediated by five bisarylimine pyridine (BIP) iron dichloride precatalysts, and activated by large amounts of methyl aluminoxane (MAO) was studied. Narrow distributed paraffins from initially f...
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a highly lethal malignancy that unfortunately cannot benefit from molecularly targeted therapies. Although previous results showed the pivotal role of various receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) in MPM tumorigenes...
Various oils can efficiently control a wide range of pests and pathogens on plants. In this study, we tested the effectiveness solely applied paraffin oil (PFO) spraying against Erysiphe necator, the causal agent of grape powdery mildew (GPM). Its ef...
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death among men. microRNAs have been identified as having potential roles in tumorigenesis. An oncomir, miR-21, is commonly highly upregulated in many cancers, including PCa, and sho...
The direct CO2 Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (CO2-FTS) process has been proven as one of the indispensable and effective routes in CO2 utilization and transformation. Herein, we present a core-shell structured Na/Fe@Co bimetallic catalyst to boost...
The invasive plant Tithonia diversifolia is a promising source of botanical insecticides, yet the mechanisms by which its active compounds impair insect physiology remain incompletely characterized. This study investigated the effects of 6-methoxylut...
Apoptosis is a strictly regulated process essential for preservation of tissue homeostasis. This study aimed to evaluate expression of apoptosis inducing factor (AIF) in testicular germ cell tumors (GCTs) and to correlate expression patterns with cli...
Separation is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the chemical industry, and membrane-based separation technology contributes significantly to energy conservation and emission reduction. Additionally, metal-organic framework (MOF) materials...
Cigarette smoking is a popular habit that has negative health consequences for populations. In this study, we developed a gallic acid-containing, gelatin-based nonwoven mat with photodegradation and photoindication functions. This could react with si...
TWIK-related acid-sensitive potassium channels TASK1 and TASK3, as well as the G-protein-coupled receptors GPR31 and GPR151, are proton-sensitive membrane proteins. They can be activated or inhibited by low extracellular pH (pHe), which is a hallmark...
The purposeful development of synthetic antibacterial compounds requires an understanding of the relationship between effects of compounds and their chemical structure. This knowledge can be obtained by studying changes in bacteria ultrastructure und...
To improve the survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), new biomarkers and therapeutic targets are urgently needed. In this study, the GEO and TCGA dataset were used to explore the differential co-expressed genes and their prognostic...
In this present work, Hydro-dearomatisation of toluene and hydro-isomerisation of n-hexadecane (n-C16) in ultralow sulphur diesel (ULSD) using Pt-Cl/H-Beta and Pt/H-Beta catalyst was investigated in a continuous down-flow trickle-bed reactor (DFTBR),...
Reproductive barriers severely limit interspecific hybridization success among Hydrangea macrophylla, H. paniculata, and H. arborescens, thereby restricting the combination of ornamental traits and cold hardiness. We evaluated cross-compatibility, po...
Introducing promoters to cobalt-based catalysts for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) has been found to be efficient in adjusting their performance in converting syngas into long-chain hydrocarbons. High spatial proximity of the promoter and reac...
Nanocrystalline carbonyl iron (CI) particles are promising microwave absorbents at elevated temperature, whereas their excessive grain boundary energy leads to the growth of nanograins and a deterioration in permeability. In this work, we report a st...
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with granulocytic sarcoma (GS) is characterized by poor prognosis; however, its underlying mechanism is unclear. Bone marrow samples from 64 AML patients (9 with GS and 55 without GS) together with AML cell lines PL21, TH...
The global crisis concerning multidrug-resistant microorganisms necessitates the development of innovative antimicrobial strategies that avoid conventional antibiotics and overcome the toxicity and environmental persistence associated with traditiona...
Paraffin wax precipitation and deposition significantly hinder crude oil production and transportation by reducing flow efficiency, increasing operational downtime, and requiring costly remediation procedures. Conventional wax mitigation methods comm...
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