Sodium Ions Affect GPR17 Conformational States and Functionality
Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sodium is an allosteric modulator of several class‐A GPCR regulating active versus inactive conformation state and may be a critical issue for the optimization of crystallization procedures. Herein, the role of Na+ in the regulation of GPR17 conformational states was studied through MD simulations of GPR17 wild‐type and mutated on two ...
Luca Palazzolo +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Patterns and Risks of China's Snake Trade Driven by Medicinal and Culinary Traditions. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Li XM, Su S, Zhang LW, Wu YQ, Ji X.
europepmc +1 more source
Actuation Strategies for Underwater Jet‐Propelled Soft Robots
Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This review article examines jet‐propulsion mechanisms in underwater soft robotic systems, focusing exclusively on physically fabricated and experimentally validated robots. Covering research published from 2013 to 2025, this study classifies and evaluates jet‐propulsion robots based on their actuation mechanisms.
Angel Kitone +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Snake markings facilitate diverse anti-predator functions depending on habitat and viewing angle. [PDF]
Behav EcolLi Z, Hancock GRA, Kelley LA, Stevens M.
europepmc +1 more source
Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review
Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Local Structural Signatures of Shear Bands in Metallic Glasses via Electron Nanodiffraction
Small Methods, EarlyView.In this research, we employed scanning electron nano‐diffraction to investigate the local degree of centrosymmetry and structural anisotropy (strain) in deformed metallic glass. The study provides significant new insights into the deformation mechanisms of glassy materials, revealing the nature of local structural transformations and demonstrating how ...
Huyen T. Pham +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Swimming snakes wipe out endemic lizards from Mediterranean islets. [PDF]
EcologyCasbas G +7 more
europepmc +1 more source
On the precipitins of snake antivenoms and snake antisera [PDF]
The Journal of Physiology, 1905 openaire +2 more sources
steel research international, EarlyView.Focusing on the critical tap hole region of the blast furnace, this work examines binder characteristics, prepares tap hole clay with different formulations, and evaluates their physical properties. The findings confirm the advantages of composite binders and offer a new binder option for tap hole clay.
Frederik Tegeder +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Effect of Racking Systems Versus Enriched Terraria on Fecal Glucocorticoid Metabolites in Four Species of Captive Snakes: A Pilot Study. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Olvera-Maneu S +4 more
europepmc +1 more source