Academic Articles & Research Papers

A DFT Study on the Electronic Structures and Conducting Properties of Rubrene and its Derivatives in Organic Field-Effect Transistors

Abstract We systematically studied the electronic structures and conducting properties of rubrene and its derivatives reported recently, and disscussed the influences of electron-withdrawing groups and chemical oxidation on the reorganizati...

LASIK Surgery

Photo by Scott Van Daalen on Unsplash INTRODUCTION LASIK surgery, one of the most common elective procedures worldwide, aims to decrease or eliminate the need to wear glasses or contact lenses by reshaping the cornea’s curvature to re...

Catalytic effect comparison of TiO2 and La2O3 on hydrogen storage thermodynamics and kinetics of the as-milled La-Sm-Mg-Ni-based alloy

In this investigation, mechanical grinding was applied to fabricating the Mg-based alloys La7Sm3Mg80Ni10 + 5 wt.% M (M = None, TiO2, La2O3) (named La7Sm3Mg80Ni10–5 M (M = None, TiO2, La2O3)). The result reveals that the structures of as-mil...

Protective effects of ceria nanoclusters against delayed paraplegia after spinal cord ischemia

Abstract Spinal cord ischemia reperfusion injury (SCIRI) induced delayed paraplegia is a complex complication of thoracoabdominal aortic surgery. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a critical role in the pathogenesis of delayed paraplegia, ...

Amyloid-Guided Assembly of Magnetically Recyclable Enzymatic Nanofibers Toward Sustainable Biocatalysis.

Dynamic alterations in stool microbiota composition following faecal transplantation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

From Two-Phase to Three-Phase: The New Electrochemical Interface by Oxide Electrocatalysts

Abstract Electrochemical reactions typically occur at the interface between a solid electrode and a liquid electrolyte. The charge exchange behaviour between these two phases determines the kinetics of electrochemical reactions. In the past...

The first observation of Ni nanoparticle exsolution from YSZ and its application for dry reforming of methane

Ni nanocatalysts produced through exsolution have shown strong resistance to particle sintering and carbon coking in a beneficial dry reforming of methane (DRM) reaction utilizing greenhouse gases such as CH4 and CO2. However, most of the e...

SPIN-POLARIZED PHOTOCURRENT THROUGH QUANTUM DOT PHOTODETECTOR

The theory of the photocurrent through the photodetector based on a two-level semiconductor quantum dot (QD) is presented. The analytical expressions of the matrix elements of the electronic transitions generated by the absorption of the ci...

Spin dynamics in permalloy nano-ellipses for honeycomb and square lattices

We report experimental and theoretical studies of spin dynamics in lattice structures of permalloy (Ni80Fe20) nano-ellipses, with four different types of networks including honeycomb and square lattices. The lattices are patterned at the ce...

Materials Science Forum

Materials Science Forum (MSF) is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal scope covers all aspects of theoretical, computational and experimental research in the area of materials science. It includes but is not limited to materials synthesis, ...

Neoadjuvant pepinemab in combination with nivolumab and/or ipilimumab in resectable metastatic melanoma: a pilot biomarker-driven trial.

DNMT1-targeted macrophages delivering drug-loaded nanoparticles attenuate heart allograft fibrosis via PTPRD-STAT3/6 axis.

The LEGACy study: a European and Latin American consortium to identify risk factors and molecular phenotypes in gastric cancer to improve prevention strategies and personalized clinical decision making globally

Abstract Background Gastric Cancer (GC) is the fourth most deadly cancer worldwide. Enhanced understanding of its key epidemiological and molecular drivers is urgently needed to lower the incidence and improve outcomes. Furthermore, tumor b...

Hydrogen gas (H2) delivered by intraperitoneal injection alleviated methionine- and choline-deficient diet-induced metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease in mice via inhibiting GSDMD- and GSDME-mediated pyroptosis

BackgroundHydrogen gas (H2), which is the lightest and diffusible gas molecule, has strong abilities to alleviate excessive oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Inhalation of H2 is beneficial for preventing the damage of the lung,...

The Human dsRNA binding protein PACT is unable to functionally substitute for the Drosophila dsRNA binding protein R2D2 [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/201]

The primary function of the dsRNA binding protein (dsRBP) PACT/RAX is to activate the dsRNA dependent protein kinase PKR in response to stress signals.  Additionally, it has been identified as a component of the small RNA processing pathway...

Biological Potential of <i>Tsuga canadensis</i>: A Study on Seed, Cone Essential Oils, and Seed Lipophilic Extract

This study investigates the essential oil (EO) isolated from the seeds and cones of Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), highlighting notable differences in their chemical composition and biological activities. The seed EO was uniquely domi...

Accumulation of tissue-resident natural killer cells, innate lymphoid cells, and CD8+ T cells towards the center of human lung tumors

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Despite recent advances in tissue immunology, little is known about the spatial distribution of tissue-resident lymphocyte subsets in lung tumors. Using high-parameter flow c...

Antibacterial activity of selenium nanoparticles/copper oxide (SeNPs/CuO) nanocomposite against some multi-drug resistant clinical pathogens

Abstract Background Recent advances in nanomedicine have derived novel prospects for development of various bioactive nanoparticles and nanocomposites with significant antibacterial and antifungal properties. This study aims to investigate ...

Ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy better preserves B- and T-cell immunity than conventional fractionated radiotherapy in prostate cancer.