Effects of dietary menthol-rich bioactive lipid compounds on zootechnical traits, blood variables and gastrointestinal function in growing sheep [PDF]
Background The present study aimed at investigating the influence of 90% menthol-containing plant bioactive lipid compounds (PBLC, essential oils) on growth performance, blood haematological and biochemical profile, and nutrient absorption in sheep ...
Aschenbach, Jörg R. +9 more
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Nephrology‐tailored geriatric assessment as decision‐making tool in kidney failure
Abstract Background Dialysis might not benefit all older patients with kidney failure, particularly those with multimorbid conditions and frailty. Patients' and healthcare professionals' awareness of the presence of geriatric impairments could improve outcomes by tailoring treatment plans and decisions for individual patients.
Noeleen C. Berkhout‐Byrne +6 more
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices assessment of malaria interventions in rural Zambia
Background Despite rapid upscale of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), malaria remains a major source of morbidity and mortality in Zambia.
Desmond T. Jumbam +10 more
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Extraction and Activity of O-acetylserine(thiol)lyase (OASTL) from Microalga Chlorella sorokiniana [PDF]
O-acetylserine(thiol)lyase (OASTL) is an enzyme catalysing the reaction of inorganic sulphide with O-acetylserine to form the S-containing amino acid L-cysteine.
Carfagna, Simona, Salbitani, Giovanna
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Abstract This study aimed to clarify the efficacy of cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) in methane emissions, milk production, and rumen fermentation of lactating cows in practical conditions. Ten Holstein lactating cows were used in a free‐stall barn with a milking robot.
R‐Jun Frederick Avelino Gaspe +4 more
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Striking variations in consultation rates with general practice reveal family influence
Background The reasons why patients decide to consult a general practitioner vary enormously. While there may be individual reasons for this variation, the family context has a significant and unique influence upon the frequency of individuals' visits ...
Spreeuwenberg Peter +5 more
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Enigmatic presence of mitochondrial complex I in Trypanosoma brucei bloodstream forms [PDF]
The presence of mitochondrial respiratory complex I in the pathogenic bloodstream stages of Trypanosoma brucei has been vigorously debated: increased expression of mitochondrially encoded functional complex I mRNAs is countered by low levels of enzymatic
Acestor +72 more
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Relationship between optimism and functional autonomy in individuals with multiple sclerosis [PDF]
Objetivo: O presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar a relação existente entre autonomia funcional e otimismo. Método: Os participantes são 280 indivíduos portadores de esclerose múltipla (EM) diagnosticada há mais de um ano em que a maioria são ...
Pais-Ribeiro, José Luís, Pedro, Luisa
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Iron is an essential component in many protein complexes involved in photosynthesis, but environmental iron availability is often low as oxidized forms of iron are insoluble in water.
Bibby, T.S. +4 more
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A mitochondrial half-size ABC transporter is involved in cadmium tolerance in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii [PDF]
Five cadmium-sensitive insertional mutants, all affected at the CDS1 ('cadmium-sensitive 1') locus, have been previously isolated in the unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.
Chaumont F. +22 more
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