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White button mushroom, agaricus bisporus (Agaricomycetes), and a probiotics mixture supplementation correct dyslipidemia without influencing the colon microbiome profile in hypercholesterolemic rats
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Begell House
, 2020 , Article)
Consumption of foods rich in dietary fiber has attracted considerable attention for lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides through attenuation of gut microbiome. Diets rich in fiber may provide substrates for microbes ...
Sulpiride Serves, a Substrate for the Gut Microbiome
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International Dose-Response Society
, 2021 , Article)
In the contemporary research world, the intestinal microbiome is now envisioned as a new body organ. Recently, the gut microbiome represents a new drug target in the gut, since various orthologues of intestinal drug ...
Efficacy of Euphorbia helioscopia in context to a possible connection between antioxidant and antidiabetic activities: a comparative study of different extracts
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Springer Nature
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Euphorbia helioscopia, conventionally known as sun spurge, has been used as a traditional medicine to treat different diseases owing to its reported antitumor, antiviral and antioxidant activities. Methods: The ...
Effect of short fibres in the mechanical properties of geopolymer mortar containing oil-contaminated sand
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Sand contaminated with crude oil is becoming a major environmental issue around the world, while at the same time, fly ash generated by coal-fired power stations is having a detrimental effect on the environment. Previous ...
In situ photopolymerization of acrylamide hydrogel to coat cellulose acetate nanofibers for drug delivery system
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
In this study we developed electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers (CANFs) that were loaded with a model non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (ibuprofen, Ib) and coated with poly(acrylamide) (poly-AAm) hydrogel ...
How eco-efficient are electric vehicles across Europe? A regionalized life cycle assessment-based eco-efficiency analysis
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Sustainable transportation is at the hearth of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is directly linked to many SDGs including SDG3 (good health and well-being), SDG11 (sustainable cities and societies), ...
Targeted and suspect screening of contaminants in coastal water and sediment samples in Qatar
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2021 , Article)
In recent years, high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) combined with separation techniques has allowed comprehensive analysis of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) as well as their metabolites and transformation ...
Relocation of intersection crosswalks to nearby mid-block locations: Simulation-based performance evaluation
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Jordan University of Science and Technology
, 2021 , Article)
This study explores the performance of an alternative crosswalk design, where crosswalks are removed from the intersections and placed at nearby mid-block to reduce conflicts between turning vehicles and pedestrians. Several ...
Influence of COVID-19 mobility-restricting policies on individual travel behavior in Malaysia
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new postpandemic travel patterns as a result of the stay-at-home policies and restricted movement orders imposed by the Malaysian government. The purpose of this study was to investigate ...
Exploring the traveler’s intentions to use public transport during the covid-19 pandemic while complying with precautionary measures
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
Public transport use has drastically declined during the COVID-19 pandemic because the virus spreads through close contact with infected people and contaminated surfaces, especially in closed-environments. Evidence suggests ...