• Machine learning neuroprotective strategy reveals a unique set of Parkinson therapeutic nicotine analogs 

  Rojas-Rodríguez, Felipe; Morantes, Carlos; Pinzón, Andrés; Barreto, George E.; Cabezas, Ricardo; Mariño-Ramírez, Leonardo; González, Janneth (Bentham Open, 2020)

  Aims: Present a novel machine learning computational strategy to predict the neuroprotection potential of nicotine analogs acting over the behavior of unpaired signaling pathways in Parkinson's disease. Background: ...
• The role of trace metals in Alzheimer’s disease 

  De Benedictis, Chiara A.; Vilella, Antonietta; Grabrucker, Andreas M. (2019)

  The extracellular aggregation of insoluble protein deposits of amyloid-β (Aβ) into plaques and the hyperphosphorylation of the intracellular protein tau leading to neurofibrillary tangles are the main pathological hallmarks ...
• Editorial: Advances in label free tissue imaging with laser scanning microscopy techniques 

  Stanciu, Stefan G.; Silien, Christophe; Bianchini, Paolo (Frontiers Media, 2020)

  Advances in Label Free Tissue Imaging with Laser Scanning Microscopy Techniques
• Polarization insensitive all-dielectric metasurfaces for the ultraviolet domain 

  Ahmed, Hammad; Rahim, Arbab Abdur; Maab, Husnul; Ali, Muhammad Mahmood; Naureen, Sadia (Optical Society of America, 2020-04)

  In recent years, metasurfaces have provided a tempting path to replace conventional optical components where an abrupt phase change is imposed on an incident wave using a periodic array of unit cells. Till date, highly ...
• The Effects of oxidation on the antithrombotic properties of tea lipids against PAF, thrombin, collagen, and ADP 

  Tsoupras, Alexandros; Lordan, Ronan; Harrington, Jack; Pienaar, Rebecca; Devaney, Karen; Heaney, Stephanie; Koidis, Anastasios; Zabetakis, Ioannis (MDPI, 2020)

  Tea provides health benefits, while oxidation is part of tea processing. The effect of oxidation on the antithrombotic properties of tea lipid extracts was evaluated for the first time. Total lipids (TL) extracted from ...
• Halogen-2H2 binding in ultramicroporous MOFs for benchmark C2H2/CO2 separation selectivity 

  Mukherjee, Soumya; He, Yonghe; Franz, Douglas M.; Wang, Shi-Qiang; Xian, Wan-Ru; Bezrukov, Andrey A.; Space, Brian; Xu, Zhengtao; He, Jun; Zaworotko, Michael J. (Wiley and Sons Ltd.,, 2020)

  Acetylene (C2H2) capture is a step in a number of industrial processes but comes with a high energy footprint. Whereas physisorbents have the potential to reduce this energy footprint, they are handicapped by generally ...
• Identification and characterisation of peptides from a boarfish (Capros aper) protein hydrolysate displaying in vitro dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory and insulinotropic activity 

  Harnedy-Rothwell, Pádraigín A.; McLaughlin, Chris M.; O'Keeffe, Martina B.; Le Gouic, Aurélien V.; Allsopp, Philip J.; McSorley, Emeir M.; Sharkey, Shaun; Whooley, Jason; McGovern, Brian; O'Harte, Finbarr P.M.; Fitzgerald, Richard J. (Elsevier, 2020)

  Twenty-two novel dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory peptides (with IC50 values <200 µM) and fifteen novel insulinotropic peptides were identified in a boarfish protein hydrolysate generated at semi-pilot scale ...
• Resolution of inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases:The role of resolvins 

  Chamani, Sajad; Bianconi, Vanessa; Tasbandi, Aida; Pirro, Matteo; Barreto, George E.; Jamialahmadi, Tannaz; Sahebkar, Amirhossein (Hindawi, 2020)

  Acute inflammation has been described as a reactive dynamic process, promoted by the secretion of proinflammatory mediators, including lipid molecules like leukotrienes and prostaglandins, and counterbalanced by proresolving ...
• Finite volume approximation of nonlinear agglomeration population balance equation on triangular grid 

  Singh, Mehakpreet; Ismail, Hamza Y.; Singh, Randhir; Albadarin, Ahmad B.; Walker, Gavin M. (Elsevier, 2019)

  In this present work, a finite volume scheme for approximating a multidimensional nonlinear agglomeration population balance equation on a regular triangular grid is developed. The finite volume schemes developed in ...
• Enabling cocrystallization of challenging systems: passing through a stable cocrystal solvate as a pathway to strenuous cocrystal forms 

  de Maere d'Aertrycke, J.B.; Payen, R.; Collard, L.; Robeyns, K.; Croker, Denise M.; Leyssens, T. (American Chemical Society, 2020)

  Caffeine and maleic acid can form various cocrystal forms, which is a potential route to avoiding hydration issues of caffeine. This particular system was intensively studied as it not only shows cocrystal polymorphism but ...
• Selective synthesis of methanol by photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 over PANI-CuFe2O4 hybrid catalyst 

  Karim, K M Rezaul; Tarek, M; Sarkar, S M; Ong, H R; Abdullah, H; Cheng, C K; Khan, M M Rahman (IOP Publishing, 2020)

  In this work, a hybrid photocatalyst, PANI-CuFe2O4 was synthesized, characterized and used as a photocathode for the photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) reduction of CO2 to methanol selectively under 470 nm wavelength light ...
• DNA methylation in bull spermatozoa: evolutionary impacts, interindividual variability, and contribution to the embryo 

  Kiefer, Hélène; Perrier, Jean-Philippe (NRC Research Press, 2020)

  The DNA methylome of spermatozoa results from a unique epigenetic reprogramming crucial for chromatin compaction and the protection of the paternal genetic heritage. Although bull semen is widely used for artificial ...
• Vision-based localization system suited to resident underwater vehicles 

  Trslić, Petar; Weir, Anthony; Riordan, James; Omerdic, Edin; Toal, Daniel; Dooly, Gerard (MDPI, 2020)

  In recent years, we have seen significant interest in the use of permanently deployed resident robotic vehicles for commercial inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) activities. This paper presents a concept and ...
• Pharmaceutical cocrystals: from serendipity to design to application 

  Kavanagh, Oisín N.; Croker, Denise M.; Walker, Gavin M.; Zaworotko, Michael J. (Elsevier, 2019)

  The field of pharmaceutical cocrystals has reached a tipping point, particularly because cocrystals can improve the physicochemical properties of drugs without compromising their therapeutic benefit. Accounts of cocrystal ...
• Two-phase flow regime identification through local temperature mapping 

  O'Donovan, Alan; Grimes, Ronan (Elsevier, 2020)

  Two-phase flows underpin some of our most ubiquitous technologies, ranging from micro-scale liquid-liquid cooling of electronics to macro-scale liquid-vapour boiling and condensation in thermal power plants. Establishing ...
• Textural and organoleptic properties of fat-free buffalo yogurt as affected by polydextrose 

  Huang, Li; Abdel-Hamid, Mahmoud; Romeih, Ehab; Zeng, Qing-Kun; Yang, Pan; Walker, Gavin M.; Li, Ling (Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2020)

  The demand for functional, nutraceutical and low calories dairy products has grown in recent decades. The effects of using different concentrations of polydextrose (1.5%, 3%, and 5%) on the textural and organoleptic ...
• Role of thermal and photoannealing on nonlinear optical response of Ge30Se55Bi15 thin films 

  Aparimita, Adyasha; Khan, Pritam; Aswin, J.R.; Adarsh, K.V.; Naik, R. (AIP Publishing, 2020)

  In this article, we employed the nanosecond Z-scan technique to demonstrate the nonlinear optical response in Ge30Se55Bi15 thin films after thermal and photoannealing. The intensity dependent open aperture Z-scan traces ...
• A preparation for reuse trial of washing machines in Ireland 

  Johnson, Michael; McMahon, Kathleen; Fitzpatrick, Colin (MDPI, 2020)

  This paper presents the results of a “preparation for reuse” trial of washing machines in Ireland. For the trial, a methodology for the quantitative assessment of potentially reusable appliances in the waste electric and ...
• Mechanics of human brain organoids 

  Balbi, Valentina; Destrade, Michel; Goriely, Alain (American Physical Society, 2020)

  Organoids are prototypes of human organs derived from cultured human stem cells. They provide a reliable and accurate experimental model to study the physical mechanisms underlying the early developmental stages of human ...
• Behavioral change for the circular economy: A review with focus on electronic waste management in the EU 

  Parajuly, Keshav; Fitzpatrick, Colin; Muldoon, Orla T.; Kuehr, Ruediger (Elesvier, 2020)

  In recent years, electrical and electronic products (e-products) have been central to the discussion of resource sustainability due to their growing demand, use of critical resources, and challenges in managing the resulting ...

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