Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi +5 more
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Abundance of Rice Root Aphid Among Selected Plant Species and on Plants Grown With Different Soil-Surface Media [PDF]
, 2018 The rice root aphid, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis (Sasaki), is distributed worldwide and colonizes a wide range of plants. However, relatively little is known about the suitability of different host plants, optimal rearing techniques, and the aphid’s ...
Hesler, Louis S, Kindler, S. Dean
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Plant Hormones in Phytoplasma Infected Plants [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2019 Phytoplasmas are bacterial plant pathogens that need a plant host and an insect vector for their spread and survival. In plants, the physiological responses that phytoplasmas trigger result in symptom development through effects on hormonal, nutritional, and stress signaling pathways, and the interactions between these.
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
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A carbon dot toolbox for managing biotic and abiotic stresses in crop production systems
EcoMatThe productivity of global crop production is under threat caused by various biotic and abiotic adverse conditions, such as plant diseases and pests, which are responsible for 20%–40% of global crop losses estimated at a value of USD 220 billion, and can
Muhammad U. Zia +5 more
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Nanoparticles as Potential Eustressors in Plants
AgronomyIn recent years, the acceleration of climate change and the growing demand for higher-quality food to meet the needs of an expanding population have become pressing challenges.
Susana Rodríguez-Jurado +4 more
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The Effects of Lead Species and Growth Time on Accumulation of Lead in Chinese Cabbage
Global Challenges, 2017 A major pathway for heavy metal exposure in contaminated areas is via consumption of locally produced food. This study investigated the accumulation of lead in Chinese cabbage grown in contaminated soils and estimated the weekly dietary intake ...
Megan Corley, Samuel Mutiti
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Extended aeration : a comparative study between prefabricated reinforced fiberglass and concrete cast in-situ plants [PDF]
, 2007 The choice of wastewater treatment plants for any application depends on the quality of raw sewage, the required quality of treated water and the economics resources available to pay for both capital cost and operating cost of the treatment plants.
Abdul Razik, Mohd. Shukri
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Differential in vitro and in vivo effect of barley cysteine and serine protease inhibitors on phytopathogenic microorganisms [PDF]
, 2011 Protease inhibitors from plants have been involved in defence mechanisms against pests and pathogens. Phytocystatins and trypsin/α-amylase inhibitors are two of the best characterized protease inhibitor families in plants.
Cambra Marin, Ines +5 more
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Fetal Brain Tumor Harboring a Unique ROCK1::BRAF Fusion
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Marllon Cindra Sant'Ana +8 more
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