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Hydrothermal Cobalt Doping of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes towards Photoanode Activity Enhancement
PublicationDoping and modification of TiO2 nanotubes were carried out using the hydrothermal method. The introduction of small amounts of cobalt (0.1 at %) into the structure of anatase caused an increase in the absorption of light in the visible spectrum, changes in the position of the flat band potential, a decrease in the threshold potential of water oxidation in the dark, and a significant increase in the anode photocurrent. The material...
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Sport-related concussion alters cerebral hemodynamic activity during controlled respiration
PublicationThis study investigated cerebral hemodynamic activity following sport-related concussion. Prefrontal cortex oxygenation was assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during a controlled breathing protocol. Wavelet transformation of the NIRS signals showed significant decreases in HbO2 and HbD amplitude at the respiratory frequency interval (0.10–0.6 HZ) from preseason baseline to acute concussion. These results suggest a decreased...
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Photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide nanorods incorporated graphitic carbon nitride catalyst
PublicationBackground Photocatalysts are user-friendly and serve as compatible materials for degrading industrial dye pollutants. This study utilizes zinc oxide/graphitic carbon nitride (ZnO/g-C3N4) nanocomposites against degrading methylene blue (MB). Methods The hydrothermal method assisted sonication technique was used to fabricate the ZnO/g-C3N4 composite with varying ratios of ZnO/g-C3N4 (1:0.25, 1:0.50, 1:1). The synthesized materials...
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Measuring pulse rate with a webcam — A non-contact method for evaluating cardiac activity
PublicationIn this paper the simple and robust method of measuring the pulse rate is presented. Elaborated algorithm allows for efficient pulse rate registration directly from face image captured from webcam. The desired signal was obtained by proper channel selection and principal component analysis. A developed non-contact method of heart rate monitoring is shown in the paper. The proposed technique may have a great value in monitoring...
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Encapsulation of Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite photocatalyst with polythiophene for prolonged activity in oxidizing and humid environment
PublicationDespite their growing popularity in modern technology, halide perovskites suffer from susceptibility to oxidation, limiting their applications. Our aim was to enhance Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite's performance in humid environments through polythiophene encapsulation. This extended its lifespan while preserving photocatalytic abilities, as demonstrated in toluene decomposition experiments. We confirmed the stability of Cs3Bi2Br9 encapsulated...
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Targeting yeast topoisomerase II by imidazo and triazoloacridinone derivatives resulting in their antifungal activity
PublicationFungal pathogens are considered as serious factors for deadly diseases and are a case of medical concern. Invasive fungal infections also complicate the clinical course of COVID-19, leading to a significant increase in mortality. Furthermore, fungal strains' multidrug resistance has increased the demand for antifungals with a different mechanism of action. The present study aimed to identify antifungal compounds targeting yeast...
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The time spent sitting does not always mean a low level of physical activity
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Interleukin 12 and indomethacin exert a synergistic, angiogenesis-dependent antitumor activity in mice
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Effect of UV radiation and chitosan coating on the adsorption-photocatalytic activity of TiO2 particles
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Structural determinants of imidazoacridinones facilitating antitumor activity are crucial for substrate recognition by ABCG2
PublicationW pracy zidentyfikowaliśmy elementy struktury chemicznej dla 23 pochodnych imidazoakrydonu odpowiedzialne za ich rozpoznawanie przez transporter typu ABC, białko ABCG2. za transport tych związków przez pompę ABCG2 odpowiedzialne jest grupa hydroksylowa w pozycjach R1, R2 i R3 chromoforu. Stwierdziliśmy także, że zwiększanie ilości grup metylenowych łańcucha bocznego imidazoakrydonów powodowało zmniejszenie aktywnego transportu...
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Influence of accelerometer signal pre-processing and classification method on human activity recognition
PublicationA study of data pre-processing influence on accelerometer-based human activity recognition algorithms is presented. The frequency band used to filter-out the accelerometer signals and the number of accelerometers involved were considered in terms of their influence on the recognition accuracy. In the test four methods of classification were used: support vector machine, decision trees, neural network, k-nearest neighbor.
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Preparation and photocatalytic activity of boron-modified TiO2 under UV and visible light
PublicationOtrzymano TiO2 domieszkowany borem i wyznaczono jego aktywność fotokatalityczną w zakresie światła UV i Vis. Katalizatory otrzymano metodą zol-żel lub poprzez ucieranie dwutlenku tytanu z prekursorami B. Jako źródło boru zastosowano kwas borowy lub ester trietylowy kwasu borowego. Fotoaktywność próbek badano w reakcji degradacji fenolu (Co = 0,21 mmol/dm3 ) w zakresie światła Vis lub UV. Obecność węgla i boru we wszystkich przygotowanych...
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Antinociceptive and Cytotoxic Activity of Opioid Peptides with Hydrazone and Hydrazide Moieties at the C-Terminus
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The Chemometric Evaluation of Antitumor Activity of Novel Benzensulfonamide Derivatives Based on their Physiochemical Properties
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Variation in Total Polyphenolics Contents of Aerial Parts of Potentilla Species and Their Anticariogenic Activity
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Activity evaluation of some psychoactive drugs with the application of QSAR/QSPR modeling methods
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Spectroscopic and Spectroelectrochemical Studies on Redox Properties of Zinc Sulfide and Their Consequences on Photocatalytic Activity
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Physical Activity vs. Redox Balance in the Brain: Brain Health, Aging and Diseases
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Vimentin immunoexpression and its prognostic activity in colon cancer among Caucasian patients
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Gender-Selective Interaction Between Aging, Blood Pressure, and Sympathetic Nerve Activity
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Detection of low- and high-frequency rhythms in the variability of skin sympathetic nerve activity
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Central Vagotonic Effects of Atropine Modulate Spectral Oscillations of Sympathetic Nerve Activity
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Relationship Between Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Diurnal Blood Pressure Profile
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Baroreflex Control of Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Heart Rate in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Interactive Effect of Heart Rate and Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity on Blood Pressure
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Residual Effects of Different Cropping Systems on Physicochemical Properties and the Activity of Phosphatases of Soil
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Activity and discrimination against women in the labour market in the countries of Baltic Sea Region
PublicationAn increasing participation of women in the labour market seem to be a key to overcome the problems of the EU labour market and to achieve the objectives of Strategy Europe 2020. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to identify differences in the situation of women in the labour market in selected countries such as those in the Baltic Sea region and to attempt to verify the hypothesis of the existence of discrimination against...
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Preparation of silver nanoparticles in reverse micelles and antibacterial activity of silver modified-paints
PublicationW publikacji została opisana metoda otrzymywania nanocząstek srebra oraz farb modyfikowanych srebrem i ich wpływ na zahamowanie rozwoju wybranych bakterii i grzybów. Podjęto również próbę porównania wpływu rodzaju prekursora srebra oraz substancji powierzchniowo czynnej na stabilność otrzymanych nanocząstek srebra. Przygotowane mikroemulsje zawierały od 500 do 2000 ppm srebra
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Electrochemical activity of composite material poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) modified by silver hexacyanoferrate
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono sposób slektrochemicznj syntezy materiału składającego się z polimeru przewodzącego poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofen) (pEDOT) i nieorganicznej sieci typu redox heksacyjanożelazianu srebra (Aghcf). Materiał otrzymano na drodze dwuetapowej. Etap pierwszy polega na galwanostatycznej redukcji srebra na elektrodzie z węgla szklistego. Etap drugi to roztwarzanie srebra z jednoczesną polimeryzacją monomeru. Otrzymany...
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Comparison of the contents of bioactive compounds and the level of antioxidant activity in different kiwifruit cultivars
PublicationGłównym celem prowadzonych badań było stwierdzenie która z odmian owoców kiwi (''Hayward'', ''Daeheuhg'', ''Haenam'' oraz ''Bidan'') jest najbardziej odpowiednią z punktu widzenia konsumpcji przez człowieka. Z tego powodu w odpowiednio przygotowanych próbkach ekstraktów z owoców kiwi oznaczono:- profile związków bioaktywnych;- poziomy aktywności przeciwutleniającej. Wyniki pomiarów zawartości polifenoli (flawonoidy oraz kwasy fenolowe)...
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Structural features responsible for control of the eukaryotic GlcN-6-P synthase activity
PublicationGlucosamine-6-phosphate (GlcN-6-P) synthase is responsible for catalysis of the first and practically irreversible step in hexosamine metabolism. As UDP-GlcNAc, the final product of the hexosamine path, constitutes one of the essential substrates for assembly of bacterial and fungal cell walls, the enzyme is an interesting target for antimicrobial therapy.The structure of E. coli enzyme, known since 2001, forms a dimer of two identical...
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A Redundant Role of Human Thyroid Peroxidase Propeptide for Cellular, Enzymatic, and Immunological Activity
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The propeptide of human thyroid peroxidase is not required for its cellular, enzymatic or immunological activity
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Effect of Cobalt Addition on the Activity of Nanocrystalline Iron Catalysts in the Cracking of Methane Reaction
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Influence of Magnesium Oxide on the Structure and Catalytic Activity of the Wustite Catalyst for Ammonia Synthesis
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Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of Mitotic-Specific 3,4-Dihydropyridine-2(1H)-thiones
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New Flavone C-Glycosides from Scleranthus perennis and Their Anti-Collagenase Activity
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Influence of Annealing Atmospheres on Photoelectrochemical Activity of TiO2 Nanotubes Modified with AuCu Nanoparticles
PublicationIn this article, we studied the annealing process of AuCu layers deposited on TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) conducted in various atmospheres such as air, vacuum, argon, and hydrogen in order to obtain materials active in both visible and UV–vis ranges. The material fabrication route covers the electrochemical anodization of a Ti plate, followed by thin AuCu film magnetron sputtering and further thermal treatment. Scanning electron microscopy...
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Honey antibacterial activity: A neglected aspect of honey quality assurance as functional food
PublicationBackground Honey is considered as a functional food with health-promoting properties. Its potent antibacterial and antibiofilm effects are the major attributes of so called ‘medical-grade honey’ which is topically used for the treatment of burns, wounds and skin disorders. Nevertheless, the current set of honey quality parameters adopted in the European Union do not include its biological properties. Furthermore, in light of the...
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The Effect of Conjugation with Octaarginine, a Cell-Penetrating Peptide on Antifungal Activity of Imidazoacridinone Derivative
PublicationAcridine cell-penetrating peptide conjugates are an extremely important family of compounds in antitumor chemotherapy. These conjugates are not so widely analysed in antimicrobial therapy, although bioactive peptides could be used as nanocarriers to smuggle antimicrobial compounds. An octaarginine conjugate of an imidazoacridinone derivative (Compound 1-R8) synthetized by us exhibited high antifungal activity against reference...
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Which transport policies increase physical activity of the whole of society? A systematic review
PublicationPurpose: There is strong evidence of the links between car-dependence and the physical inactivity pandemic. Physical inactivity accounts for 6–10% of major non-communicable diseases. Research consistently shows that unlike passive transport, active transport is associated with higher total daily physical activity (PA). While there are public policies that support PA in transport and, as a result, overall PA levels, the specific...
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Dysfunctional prefrontal cortical network activity and interactions following cannabinoid receptor activation.
PublicationCoordinated activity spanning anatomically distributed neuronal networks underpins cognition and mediates limbic-cortical interactions during learning, memory, and decision-making. We used CP55940, a potent agonist of brain cannabinoid receptors known to disrupt coordinated activity in hippocampus, to investigate the roles of network oscillations during hippocampal and medial prefrontal cortical (mPFC) interactions in rats. During...
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PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CoFe2O4/TiO2-PANI HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITE WITH MAGNETIC AND PHOYOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY
PublicationHybrid nanocomposites consisting of inorganic component and organic conducting polymer are promising materials, which can be applied in heterogeneous photocatalysis. Titanium(IV) oxide is widely used photocatalysts due to its non-toxicity, low cost and chemical stability. The main disadvantage of TiO2 is low photocatalytic activity under visible light. Conducting polymers, also known as conjugated polymers are polymer materials...
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Activity of isavuconazole and other triazole derivatives against clinical isolates of Aspergillus fumigatus
PublicationAspergillus fumigatus is the most frequent pathogen of the genus Asperillus, which is highly susceptible to triazole derivatives, especially to isavuconazole and voriconazole. Many countries face a growing problem of infections due to A. fumigatus showing acquired resistance to one or several triazoles. In medical centres, monitoring the susceptibility of isolated Aspergillus spp. is recommended. The aim of this study was to collect...
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Transcriptional activity of epigenetic remodeling genes declines in keratinocytes after in vitro expansion
PublicationPURPOSE: In vitro expansion is an invaluable method to obtain keratinocytes in amounts necessary for effective transplantation therapies. In vitro cell culturing provokes questions concerning potential epigenetic alterations occurring in expanded cells in the context of usefulness for transplantation and safety. The purpose of this study was to investigate as to whether keratinocyte expansion is associated with changes in the activity...
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Molecular modelling of membrane activity of amphotericin B, a polyene macrolide antifungal antibiotic
PublicationPraca dotyczy różnego typu modelowań molekularnych cząsteczki przeciwgrzybowego antybiotyku (amfoterycyny B). Praca przeglądowa obejmuje opis badań nad właściwościami molekularnymi samej cząsteczki antybiotyku, jej oddziaływań z powierzchnią błony oraz struktur kanałowych jakie tworzą cząsteczki amfoterycyny wewnątrz błony lipidowej.
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Revista de Biologia Neotropical / Journal of Neotropical Biology
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The results of the assessment of the degree of deacetylation, antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of chitosan materials
Open Research DataDane prezentują wyniki pomiarowe stopnia deacetylacji 5 komerycjnych chitozanów, które przetwarzane dwiema metodami oceniono pod kątem aktywności przeciwdrobnoustrojowej i cytotoksyczności względem modelowej linii fibroblastów mysich L929. Ocenie porównawczej poddano materiały chitozanowe otrzymywane klasyczną metodą rozpuszczania w roztworze...
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Syntheses, Structures and Reactivity of Terminal Phosphido Complexes of Iron(II) Supported by a β-Diketiminato Ligand
PublicationWe report the synthesis of the first series of terminal phosphido iron complexes supported by a β‐diketiminato ligand (Dippnacnac) and their catalytic activity in dehydrocoupling of secondary phosphines. Anionic and neutral mono‐ or diphosphido complexes were obtained from the reaction of [(Dippnacnac)FeCl2Li(dme)2] with the R2PLi (R = iPr, tBu, Cy, Ph) phosphides by tuning the stoichiometric ratio, polarity of the solvent, and...
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An Investigation of Polyamides Based on Isoidide-2,5-dimethyleneamine as a Green Rigid Building Block with Enhanced Reactivity
PublicationNovel, semicrystalline polyamides and copolyamides were synthesized from a new carbohydrate-based diamine, namely isoidide-2,5-dimethyleneamine (IIDMA). In combination with 1,6-hexamethylene diamine (1,6-HDA) as well as the biobased sebacic acid (SA) or brassylic acid (BrA), the desired copolyamides were obtained via melt polymerization of the nylon salts followed by a solid-state polycondensation (SSPC) process. Depending on the...