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Utilization of biodiesel-derived glycerol or xylose for increased growth and lipid production by indigenous microalgae
(Bioresource Technology, 2014)
The use of industrial wastes rich in mineral nutrients and carbon sources to increase the final microalgal biomass and lipid yield at a low cost is an important strategy to make algal biofuel technology viable. Using strains ...
Bisphosphoglycerate mutase deficiency protects against cerebral malaria and severe malaria-induced anemia
(Cell Press, 2020-09-22)
The replication cycle and pathogenesis of the Plasmodium malarial parasite involves rapid expansion in red blood cells (RBCs), and variants of certain RBC-specific proteins protect against malaria in humans. In RBCs, ...
Effects of dopamine receptor antagonism and amphetamine-induced psychomotor sensitization on sign- and goal-tracking after extended training
(Elsevier, 2021-03-17)
The dopamine system is important for incentive salience attribution, where motivational value is assigned to conditioned cues that predict appetitive reinforcers. However, the role of dopamine in this process may change ...
Acute carotid stenting in patients undergoing thrombectomy : a systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2020-06-12)
Background The benefit of acute carotid stenting compared with no acute stenting on clinical outcomes among patients with tandem lesions (TL) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) remains unknown.
Methods We conducted ...
Exploring the factors involved in being “ready” to return to sport following a concussion
(2022-12-06)
Objective:
To explore the factors involved in athletes being ready (or not) to return to sport (RTS) after sport-related concussion (SRC).
Design:
Qualitative, semistructured interviews.
Setting: Videoconferenc ...
Astrocyte glutamine synthetase : pivotal in health and disease
(Portland Press, 2013)
The multifunctional properties of astrocytes signify their importance in brain physiology and neurological function. In addition to defining the brain architecture, astrocytes are primary elements of brain ion, pH and ...
Optimizing urothelial cell preparation for the human urinary micronucleus assay
(Elsevier, 2010)
Biological monitoring of early genotoxic effects in urothelial cells using the urinary micronucleus (MNu) assay is promising for early detection of cancer, such as bladder carcinoma. But many problems are encountered, the ...
Lower limb joint moments on the fast belt contribute to a reduction of step length asymmetry over ground after split-belt treadmill training in stroke : a pilot study
(Taylor and Francis, 2018-10-25)
The main goal was to investigate changes in muscle activity and joint moments related to step length (SL) symmetry improvements in individuals poststroke following repeated split-belt treadmill (SBT) walking. Twelve ...
Nutritional strategies to manage malnutrition and sarcopenia following liver transplantation : a narrative review
(MDPI, 2023-02-10)
Persisting or newly developed malnutrition and sarcopenia after liver transplant (LT) are correlated with adverse health outcomes. This narrative review aims to examine the literature regarding nutrition strategies to ...
Occupational therapy students’ experience with using a journal in fieldwork and factors influencing its use
(Routledge, 2018-12-05)
The aims of this study were to (1) describe journal use in occupational therapy fieldwork and students’ preferences regarding use, and (2) document factors that influence this use. We used a mixed method design: Quantitative ...