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Gut microbiome and aging—A dynamic interplay of microbes, metabolites, and the immune system

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Age‐dependent shifts in microbial communities engender shifts in microbial metabolite profiles. These in turn drive shifts in barrier surface permeability of the gut and brain and induce immune activation. When paired with preexisting age‐related chronic inflammation this increases the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aaron Mehl, Eran Blacher
wiley   +1 more source

Diversity and complexity in neural organoids

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Neural organoid research aims to expand genetic diversity on one side and increase tissue complexity on the other. Chimeroids integrate multiple donor genomes within single organoids. Self‐organising multi‐identity organoids, exogenous cell seeding, or enforced assembly of region‐specific organoids contribute to tissue complexity.
Ilaria Chiaradia, Madeline A. Lancaster
wiley   +1 more source

Synergistic Effects of Bagasse Ash and Rice Husk Ash on the Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Ternary Blended Concrete: An Optimization Approach Using Response Surface Methodology

Eng
The increasing demand for sustainable building materials has motivated the search for alternative supplementary cementitious materials to reduce the use of Portland cement while maintaining concrete performance.
Abdurra’uf M. Gora, Abdullahi Mohammed Shettima, Sadi I. Haruna, Aminu Darda’u Rafindadi, Yasser E. Ibrahim   +4 more
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Biophysical approaches for studying viral entry

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Viruses infect all living organisms and have been responsible for major epidemics and pandemics. Their ongoing evolutionary battle with host defenses creates a constant need for improved tools to study viral behavior. Advancing methods to probe viral attachment, fusion, and genome release deepen our understanding of how infections begin and support the
Inbar Yosibash, Raya Sorkin
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation into the Effects of Polystyrene Beads on the Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete

Wadi Alshatti University Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences
This study investigates the effects of incorporating expanded polystyrene (EPS) cork granules into self-compacting concrete (SCC) to produce lightweight concrete (LWC).
Abdel Nader Aldabar, Salaheddin Arafa, Abdulmutaleb Ahmidan, Abobaker Ahmeda, Khaled Elsheikh, Husam Al Dughaishi, Moad Alosta   +6 more
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Review on the Application of Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Self-Compacting Concrete

Crystals, 2022
For the sustainable development of construction materials, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are commonly added to self-compacting concrete (SCC). This paper reviewed the application techniques and hydration mechanisms of SCMs in SCC.
Lang Pang, Zhenguo Liu, Dengquan Wang, Mingzhe An   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Degradation mechanism of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain by nattokinase

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Nattokinase, a natto‐derived protease, exhibits potent antithrombotic effects. This study demonstrates that nattokinase directly cleaves the von Willebrand factor (vWF) A2 domain in vitro. Unlike the native regulator ADAMTS13, nattokinase degrades folded vWF independently of shear stress.
Ryuichi Hyakumoto, Masatomo So, Ayako Furukawa, Kenji Sugase   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing Alkali-Activated Mortars with Steel Slag and Eggshell Powder

Buildings
The cement industry is known for being highly energy-intensive and a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions. To address this environmental challenge, this study explores the potential of using the waste materials of steel slag (SS) and eggshell ...
Behailu Zerihun Hailemariam, Mitiku Damtie Yehualaw, Woubishet Zewdu Taffese, Duy-Hai Vo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Salmonella lipopolysaccharide‐containing supported lipid bilayers as platforms to study bacteriophage interactions

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
We present robust protocols for the preparation of supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) incorporating either Salmonella smooth LPS or outer membrane vesicles (OMVs). We use a combination of quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM‐D) and fluorescence microscopy to both characterize the SLBs of various compositions and to probe their interactions ...
Hudson P. Pace, Alyssa Borges, Charles Arnaud, Tove Karlsson, Nina K. Bröker, Stefanie Barbirz, Marta Bally   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Review on the Use of Wastewater in the Manufacturing of Concrete: Fostering Sustainability through Recycling

Recycling
The primary aim of this review article is to find the influence of wastewater and its characteristics on recycling as an alternative to potable water for concrete preparation.
Manjunath Maddikeari, Bibhuti Bhusan Das, Ranjitha B. Tangadagi, Suman Roy, Priyanka Bangalore Nagaraj, Manjunatha Lokanahally Ramachandra   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source