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Establishing an assay to evaluate d‐amino acid oxidase enzyme kinetics and inhibition using WST‐8 redox dye

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This study investigated a novel WST‐8‐based assay for evaluating d‐Amino acid oxidase (DAO) inhibitors. We confirmed its effectiveness using known inhibitors and found that uremic toxins possess relatively weak inhibitory activity compared to existing drugs.
Kahoko Miyake   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing L1 With L2 Acquisition: How Learning Factors and Stages Reveal Differences and Similarities Between the Two Processes

open access: yesEnletawa Journal, 2013
This article reviews some of the literature and research studies which explore first and second language acquisition in order to make a parallel between these two processes.
John Jairo Viáfara
doaj   +1 more source

Quantitative proteomic analysis reveals different characteristics of bladder cancer cells after exposure to bisphenol A

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical in plastics, exerts dual effects on bladder cancer cells: low doses promote growth and migration, while high doses suppress growth and migration. Multi‐omics and bioinformatics reveal BPA acts via MAPK and inflammatory pathways.
Shaomin Niu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Second Language Acquisition in a Study Abroad Context: Findings and Research Directions

open access: yesColombian Applied Linguistics Journal, 2016
The idea that living or studying in the target language country is essential in order to improve linguistic knowledge and understand its culture is widespread.
Alex Pinar
doaj   +1 more source

Vocabulary Acquisition via Drama: Welsh as a second language in the primary school setting [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
This paper tests a new method of teaching vocabulary to young second language learners through the medium of drama, specifically the effect of drama teaching techniques on vocabulary acquisition among primary school learners of Welsh.
Beauchamp, Gary   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Rapid screening of staphylokinase protein variants using an unpurified cell‐free expression system

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
An unpurified cell‐free protein synthesis (CFPS) platform enables rapid functional screening of staphylokinase variants. Direct plasminogen‐activation assays performed in microplate format provide real‐time activity readouts, allowing rapid identification and ranking of variants with improved or reduced fibrinolytic activity without protein ...
Maria Tomková   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A New Perspective for Second Language Acquisition: Parsing [PDF]

open access: yes, 1991
The focus of this paper is on the possible contribution of research in Parsing Theory to the field of Second Language Acquisition. The aim of this paper is an examination of the relationship between the parsing mechanism and the process of language ...
Bourdages, Johanne S.
core   +1 more source

The skills required for transition to university and study in biological sciences: A student perspective

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bioscience students were asked for their opinions on the value and teaching of skills. 204 responded that teamwork, time management and study skills are necessary to reach University, that scientific writing, research, laboratory and presentation skills are taught effectively during their studies, while other skills are gained inherently through study ...
Janella Borrell, Susan Crennell
wiley   +1 more source

Comportamiento de los pronombres expletivos en inglés : aspectos contrastivos entre la primera y la segunda lengua

open access: yesCuadernos de Investigación Filológica, 2013
The aim of this research is to study the behaviour of expletive pronouns in the acquisition of English as a second language. We will analyze the processes involved in the acquisition of a first and a second language in order to investigate if expletive ...
Yolanda Ruiz de Zarobe
doaj   +1 more source

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