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View article: Stable apelin-13 analogues promote cell proliferation, differentiation and protect inflammation induced cell death
Stable apelin-13 analogues promote cell proliferation, differentiation and protect inflammation induced cell death Open
Emerging evidence indicates that apelin, an adipokine, plays a critical role in numerous biological functions and may hold potential for therapeutic applications; however, its efficacy is constrained by rapid plasma degradation. Thus, the …
View article: Multi‐Site High‐Entropy Immobilizer for All‐Iodine Species Fixation in High‐Performance Zinc‐Iodine Batteries
Multi‐Site High‐Entropy Immobilizer for All‐Iodine Species Fixation in High‐Performance Zinc‐Iodine Batteries Open
Zinc‐iodine (Zn‐I 2 ) batteries are of great interest thanks to their high energy density, low cost, and inherent safety. However, the dissolution of I − and the generated polyiodides exacerbated by the dissolved I − severely reduces the u…
View article: Analytical study of steady state axisymmetric stagnation-point gold–blood Casson nanofluid through a rotating stretchable disk
Analytical study of steady state axisymmetric stagnation-point gold–blood Casson nanofluid through a rotating stretchable disk Open
Nanofluids find extensive applications in enhancing the thermodynamic efficiency of thermal systems across various domains of engineering and scientific disciplines. This study aims to explore the complex relationship between the varying t…
View article: Chitosan as a solid catalyst for the one-pot Knoevenagel condensation in the context of sustainable chemistry
Chitosan as a solid catalyst for the one-pot Knoevenagel condensation in the context of sustainable chemistry Open
Chitosan as a solid catalyst for the one-pot Knoevenagel condensation: a sustainable chemistry approach.
View article: Advances in Organic Materials for Next-Generation Optoelectronics: Potential and Challenges
Advances in Organic Materials for Next-Generation Optoelectronics: Potential and Challenges Open
This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the synthesis, properties, and applications of organic materials in the optoelectronics sector. The study emphasizes the critical role of organic materials in the deve…
View article: Matroids with bases as minimal resolving sets of graphs
Matroids with bases as minimal resolving sets of graphs Open
We define an independence system associated with simple graphs. We prove that the independence system is a matroid for certain families of graphs, including trees, with bases as minimal resolving sets. Consequently, the greedy algorithm on…
View article: Optimization and Detergent Compatibility of Protease Produced from <i>Aspergillus oryzae</i> by Utilizing Agro Wastes
Optimization and Detergent Compatibility of Protease Produced from <i>Aspergillus oryzae</i> by Utilizing Agro Wastes Open
The biotechnological process called solid-state fermentation (SSF) was applied for hyper production of protease by using a fungal strain called Aspergillus oryzae. From screening of 9 different local substrates (peanut shell, wheat bran, g…
View article: Ethnoveterinary utilization of medicinal plants in Ghamot National Park Western Himalayas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Ethnoveterinary utilization of medicinal plants in Ghamot National Park Western Himalayas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Open
Background: The local communities in Pakistan possess extensive traditional knowledge about indigenous medicinal plants, which has been passed down through generations for centuries. However, this invaluable ethnic knowledge is currently f…
View article: Successive Gradient Internal Electric Field Strategy Toward Dendrite‐Free Zinc Metal Anode
Successive Gradient Internal Electric Field Strategy Toward Dendrite‐Free Zinc Metal Anode Open
With the rapidly increasing demand for grid‐scale energy storage systems, rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) are capturing attention as a highly promising technology with low cost and high safety. Nevertheless, rampant dendrite…
View article: Motile microorganisms hybrid nanoliquid flow with the influence of activation energy and heat source over a rotating disc
Motile microorganisms hybrid nanoliquid flow with the influence of activation energy and heat source over a rotating disc Open
The present article examines the consequences of a magnetic field, Hall current, and thermal radiation on the spinning flow of hybrid nanofluid (HNF) across a revolving disc. The core objective of the study is to improve the energy transfe…
View article: Efficacy of Naphthyl Acetic Acid Foliar Spray in Moderating Drought Effects on the Morphological and Physiological Traits of Maize Plants (<i><i>Zea mays</i></i>L.)
Efficacy of Naphthyl Acetic Acid Foliar Spray in Moderating Drought Effects on the Morphological and Physiological Traits of Maize Plants (<i><i>Zea mays</i></i>L.) Open
The threat of varying global climates has greatly driven the attention of scientists, as climate change increases the odds of worsening drought in many parts of Pakistan and the world in the decades ahead. Keeping in view the forthcoming c…
View article: Bioprocessing and Screening of Indigenous Wastes for Hyper Production of Fungal Lipase
Bioprocessing and Screening of Indigenous Wastes for Hyper Production of Fungal Lipase Open
Background: Lipase is one of the most important enzymes produced from microbial fermentation. Agricultural wastes are a good source of enzyme production because they are cost-effective and production rates are also higher. Method: In this …
View article: Effect of anthocyanins on gut health markers, Firmicutes-Bacteroidetes ratio and short-chain fatty acids: a systematic review via meta-analysis
Effect of anthocyanins on gut health markers, Firmicutes-Bacteroidetes ratio and short-chain fatty acids: a systematic review via meta-analysis Open
Researchers discovered that diets rich in anthocyanin-rich fruits and vegetables significantly impacted gut flora. To conclude, large-scale randomized controlled clinical trials are challenging to conduct; therefore, merging data from mult…
View article: Realizing Complete Solid-Solution Reaction to Achieve Temperature Independent LiFePO <sub>4</sub> for High Rate and Low Temperature Li-Ion Batteries
Realizing Complete Solid-Solution Reaction to Achieve Temperature Independent LiFePO <sub>4</sub> for High Rate and Low Temperature Li-Ion Batteries Open
Open AccessCCS ChemistryRESEARCH ARTICLE3 Mar 2022Realizing Complete Solid-Solution Reaction to Achieve Temperature Independent LiFePO4 for High Rate and Low Temperature Li-Ion Batteries Bingqiu Liu, Qi Zhang, Yiqian Li, Yuehan Hao, Usman …
View article: Realizing complete solid-solution reaction to achieve temperature independent LiFePO <sub>4</sub> for high rate and low temperature Li-ion batteries
Realizing complete solid-solution reaction to achieve temperature independent LiFePO <sub>4</sub> for high rate and low temperature Li-ion batteries Open
Open AccessCCS ChemistryRESEARCH ARTICLE24 Jan 2022Realizing complete solid-solution reaction to achieve temperature independent LiFePO4 for high rate and low temperature Li-ion batteries Bingqiu Liu, Qi Zhang, Yiqian Li, Yuehan Hao, Usman…
View article: Solid-solution reaction suppresses the Jahn–Teller effect of potassium manganese hexacyanoferrate in potassium-ion batteries
Solid-solution reaction suppresses the Jahn–Teller effect of potassium manganese hexacyanoferrate in potassium-ion batteries Open
The hollow KMnHCF nanospheres that are organized by numerous ultrasmall KMnHCF nanocube subunits (9 nm) replace the traditional phase transition of KMnHCF by a solid-solution reaction, which effectively suppress the Jahn–Teller effect.
View article: Phytodiversity and Ethnobotanical Features of Plants of Shahbaz Garhi Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Phytodiversity and Ethnobotanical Features of Plants of Shahbaz Garhi Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
Background: Plants provide food, clothing, shelter, medicines, fodder, fuel wood and ecosystem services. The floristic diversity of any area plays an important role in the sustainable livelihood and food security of the inhabitants of that…
View article: Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Genes of Flooding-Tolerant and Flooding-Sensitive Rapeseeds Differentially Respond to Flooding at the Germination Stage
Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Genes of Flooding-Tolerant and Flooding-Sensitive Rapeseeds Differentially Respond to Flooding at the Germination Stage Open
Flooding results in significant crop yield losses due to exposure of plants to hypoxic stress. Various studies have reported the effect of flooding stress at seedling establishment or later stages. However, the molecular mechanism prevaili…
View article: Proteome-wide identification of S-sulfenylated cysteines in Brassica napus
Proteome-wide identification of S-sulfenylated cysteines in Brassica napus Open
Deregulation of reduction-oxidation (redox) metabolism under environmental stresses results in enhanced production of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), which ultimately leads to posttranslational modifications (PTMs) in structur…
View article: Nonspecific phospholipase C4 hydrolyzes phosphosphingolipids and sustains plant root growth during phosphate deficiency
Nonspecific phospholipase C4 hydrolyzes phosphosphingolipids and sustains plant root growth during phosphate deficiency Open
Phosphate is a vital macronutrient for plant growth, and its availability in soil is critical for agricultural sustainability and productivity. A substantial amount of cellular phosphate is used to synthesize phospholipids for cell membran…
View article: Medicinal plants and their Anti-inflammatory effects in Hepatic disorders
Medicinal plants and their Anti-inflammatory effects in Hepatic disorders Open
Herbal medicines are used as an alternative treatment to cure liver diseases and now a days become most commonly used therapy. Herbal medicines are derived from different parts of plants such as bark, roots, leaves, seeds and flowers. Sily…