JFB, Vol. 11, Pages 28: Open-Cell Tizr-Based Bulk Metallic Glass Scaffolds with Excellent Biocompatibility and Suitable Mechanical Properties for Biomedical Application Journal of Functional Biomaterials doi: 10.3390/jfb11020028 Authors: Van Tai Nguyen Xavier Pei-Chun Wong Sin-Mao Song Pei-Hua Tsai Jason Shian-Ching Jang I-Yu Tsao Che-Hsin Lin Van Cuong Nguyen A series of biocompatible high-porosity (up to 72.4%) TiZr-based porous bulk metallic glass (BMG) scaffolds...
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JFB, Vol. 11, Pages 27: Effect of Modification with Helium Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma and Deep-Ultraviolet Light on Adhesive Shear Strength of Fiber-Reinforced Poly(ether-ether-ketone) Polymer Journal of Functional Biomaterials doi: 10.3390/jfb11020027 Authors: Seigo Okawa Norimasa Taka Yujin Aoyagi We investigated the effect of helium atmospheric-pressure plasma (PL) and deep-ultraviolet (UV) light treatments on the adhesive properties of fiber-reinforced poly(ether-ether-ketone)...
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JFMK, Vol. 5, Pages 28: The Effect of Training with Weightlifting Catching or Pulling Derivatives on Squat Jump and Countermovement Jump Force–Time Adaptations Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology doi: 10.3390/jfmk5020028 Authors: Timothy J. Suchomel Shana M. McKeever John J. McMahon Paul Comfort The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in squat jump (SJ) and countermovement jump (CMJ) force–time curve characteristics following 10 weeks of training...
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JoF, Vol. 6, Pages 59: Selenium Biofortification of Crop Food by Beneficial Microorganisms Journal of Fungi doi: 10.3390/jof6020059 Authors: Yuanming Ye Jingwang Qu Yao Pu Shen Rao Feng Xu Chu Wu Selenium (Se) is essential for human health, however, Se is deficient in soil in many places all around the world, resulting in human diseases, such as notorious Keshan disease and Keshin–Beck disease. Therefore, Se biofortification is a popular approach to improve Se...
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JoF, Vol. 6, Pages 58: Patents on Endophytic Fungi Related to Secondary Metabolites and Biotransformation Applications Journal of Fungi doi: 10.3390/jof6020058 Authors: Daniel Torres-Mendoza Humberto E. Ortega Luis Cubilla-Rios Endophytic fungi are an important group of microorganisms and one of the least studied. They enhance their host’s resistance against abiotic stress, disease, insects, pathogens and mammalian herbivores by producing secondary metabolites with a...
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J. Imaging, Vol. 6, Pages 28: Redesigned Skip-Network for Crowd Counting with Dilated Convolution and Backward Connection Journal of Imaging doi: 10.3390/jimaging6050028 Authors: Sorn Sooksatra Toshiaki Kondo Pished Bunnun Atsuo Yoshitaka Crowd counting is a challenging task dealing with the variation of an object scale and a crowd density. Existing works have emphasized on skip connections by integrating shallower layers with deeper layers, where each layer extracts features...
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J. Imaging, Vol. 6, Pages 27: Fusing Appearance and Spatio-Temporal Models for Person Re-Identification and Tracking Journal of Imaging doi: 10.3390/jimaging6050027 Authors: Andrew Tzer-Yeu Chen Morteza Biglari-Abhari Kevin I-Kai Wang Knowing who is where is a common task for many computer vision applications. Most of the literature focuses on one of two approaches: determining who a detected person is (appearance-based re-identification) and collating positions into a list, or...
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JPM, Vol. 10, Pages 35: Personalized Dentistry: Approaching a New Way for Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Diseases Journal of Personalized Medicine doi: 10.3390/jpm10020035 Authors: Patini For years, it has been thought that the field of dentistry was referring exclusively to some diseases that strictly affect the oral cavity. Dental caries, periodontal disease, and pathologies associated with their worsening were considered almost the only interest in scientific research in dentistry....
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JPM, Vol. 10, Pages 34: Neurophysiological Hallmarks of Neurodegenerative Cognitive Decline: The Study of Brain Connectivity as A Biomarker of Early Dementia Journal of Personalized Medicine doi: 10.3390/jpm10020034 Authors: Rossini Miraglia Alù Cotelli Ferreri Iorio Iodice Vecchio Neurodegenerative processes of various types of dementia start years before symptoms, but the presence of a “neural reserve”, which continuously feeds and supports...
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JPM, Vol. 10, Pages 33: SPIDER as A Rehabilitation Tool for Patients with Neurological Disabilities: The Preliminary Research Journal of Personalized Medicine doi: 10.3390/jpm10020033 Authors: Glowinski Blazejewski (1) Background and purpose: SPIDER (Strengthening Program for Intensive Developmental Exercises and activities for Reaching health capability) is dedicated for patients suffering from Cerebral Palsy, Sclerosis Multiplex, Spinal Bifida, Spinal Muscular Atrophy and strokes....
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Life, Vol. 10, Pages 56: Synthetic Biology Approaches to Engineer Saccharomyces cerevisiae towards the Industrial Production of Valuable Polyphenolic Compounds Life doi: 10.3390/life10050056 Authors: Rainha Gomes Rodrigues Rodrigues Polyphenols are plant secondary metabolites with diverse biological and potential therapeutic activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer, among others. However, their extraction from the native plants is not enough to satisfy...
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Life, Vol. 10, Pages 55: DnaK3 Is Involved in Biogenesis and/or Maintenance of Thylakoid Membrane Protein Complexes in the Cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 Life doi: 10.3390/life10050055 Authors: Thurotte Seidel Jilly Kahmann Schneider DnaK3, a highly conserved cyanobacterial chaperone of the Hsp70 family, binds to cyanobacterial thylakoid membranes, and an involvement of DnaK3 in the biogenesis of thylakoid membranes has been suggested. As shown here, light...
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Medical Sciences, Vol. 8, Pages 21: Induction of Proteasome Subunit Low Molecular Weight Protein (LMP)-2 Is Required to Induce Active Remodeling in Adult Rat Ventricular Cardiomyocytes Medical Sciences doi: 10.3390/medsci8020021 Authors: Antonia Petersen Hanna Sarah Kutsche Franziska Nippert Rolf Schreckenberg Rainer Schulz Klaus-Dieter Schlüter Isolated adult rat ventricular cardiomyocytes (ARVC) adapt to the two-dimensional surface of culture dishes once they are isolated...
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Medicina, Vol. 56, Pages 217: Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Noninvasive Parameter for Differentiating Benign and Malignant Intraperitoneal Collections Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina56050217 Authors: Paul-Andrei Ștefan Csaba Csutak Andrei Lebovici Georgeta Mihaela Rusu Carmen Mihaela Mihu Background and Objective: The imaging differentiation of benign from malignant intraperitoneal collections (IPCs) relies on the tumoral morphological modifications of...
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Membranes, Vol. 10, Pages 89: Membrane Technologies in Wastewater Treatment: A Review Membranes doi: 10.3390/membranes10050089 Authors: Elorm Obotey Ezugbe Sudesh Rathilal In the face of water shortages, the world seeks to explore all available options in reducing the over exploitation of limited freshwater resources. One of the surest available water resources is wastewater. As the population grows, industrial, agricultural, and domestic activities increase accordingly in order to...
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Membranes, Vol. 10, Pages 88: Separation of Zn(II), Cr(III), and Ni(II) Ions Using the Polymer Inclusion Membranes Containing Acetylacetone Derivative as the Carrier Membranes doi: 10.3390/membranes10050088 Authors: Radzyminska-Lenarcik Pyszka Ulewicz Polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) doped with ethylenodiamino-bis-acetylacetone as fixed carrier was applied for the investigation of the facilitated transport of Zn(II), Cr(III), and Ni(II) ions from an aqueous nitrate feed phase...
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Metabolites, Vol. 10, Pages 183: Pathway-Activity Likelihood Analysis and Metabolite Annotation for Untargeted Metabolomics Using Probabilistic Modeling Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo10050183 Authors: Ramtin Hosseini Neda Hassanpour Li-Ping Liu Soha Hassoun Motivation: Untargeted metabolomics comprehensively characterizes small molecules and elucidates activities of biochemical pathways within a biological sample. Despite computational advances, interpreting collected measurements...
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Metabolites, Vol. 10, Pages 182: Oxidative Stress Modulation by Cameroonian Spice Extracts in HepG2 Cells: Involvement of Nrf2 and Improvement of Glucose Uptake Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo10050182 Authors: Achille Parfait Atchan Nwakiban Stefania Cicolari Stefano Piazza Fabrizio Gelmini Enrico Sangiovanni Giulia Martinelli Lorenzo Bossi Eugénie Carpentier-Maguire Armelle Deutou Tchamgoue Gabriel Agbor Jules-Roger Kuiaté Giangiacomo Beretta Mario Dell’Agli...
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Metabolites, Vol. 10, Pages 181: Metabolome–Microbiome Crosstalk and Human Disease Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo10050181 Authors: Kathleen A. Lee-Sarwar Jessica Lasky-Su Rachel S. Kelly Augusto A. Litonjua Scott T. Weiss In this review, we discuss the growing literature demonstrating robust and pervasive associations between the microbiome and metabolome. We focus on the gut microbiome, which harbors the taxonomically most diverse and the largest collection of microorganisms...
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Metabolites, Vol. 10, Pages 180: Use of Large and Diverse Datasets for 1H NMR Serum Metabolic Profiling of Early Lactation Dairy Cows Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo10050180 Authors: Timothy D. W. Luke Jennie E. Pryce Aaron C. Elkins William J. Wales Simone J. Rochfort Most livestock metabolomic studies involve relatively small, homogenous populations of animals. However, livestock farming systems are non-homogenous, and large and more diverse datasets are required to ensure...
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Metabolites, Vol. 10, Pages 179: The Role of Autophagy in White Adipose Tissue Function: Implications for Metabolic Health Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo10050179 Authors: Mercedes Clemente-Postigo Alberto Tinahones Rajaa El Bekay María M. Malagón Francisco J. Tinahones White adipose tissue (WAT) is a highly adaptive endocrine organ that continuously remodels in response to nutritional cues. WAT expands to store excess energy by increasing adipocyte number and/or size. Failure...
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MPs, Vol. 3, Pages 35: Validation of a Simple HPLC–UV Method for the Determination of Monomers Released from Dental Resin Composites in Artificial Saliva Methods and Protocols doi: 10.3390/mps3020035 Authors: Diamantopoulou Plastiras Mourouzis Samanidou Bisphenol-A (BPA), bisphenol A glycerolate dimethacrylate (Bis-GMA), triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), and urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) are organic monomers that can be released from dental composites into the...
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MPs, Vol. 3, Pages 34: OCTAVVS: A Graphical Toolbox for High-Throughput Preprocessing and Analysis of Vibrational Spectroscopy Imaging Data Methods and Protocols doi: 10.3390/mps3020034 Authors: Carl Troein Syahril Siregar Michiel Op De Beeck Carsten Peterson Anders Tunlid Per Persson Modern vibrational spectroscopy techniques enable the rapid collection of thousands of spectra in a single hyperspectral image, allowing researchers to study spatially heterogeneous samples...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 667: Mycobacterium bovis: From Genotyping to Genome Sequencing Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050667 Authors: Ana M. S. Guimaraes Cristina K. Zimpel Mycobacterium bovis is the main pathogen of bovine, zoonotic, and wildlife tuberculosis. Despite the existence of programs for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) control in many regions, the disease remains a challenge for the veterinary and public health sectors, especially in developing countries and...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 666: Mystery Solved: Why Smoke Extract Worsens Disease in Smokers with Crohn’s Disease and Not Ulcerative Colitis? Gut MAP! Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050666 Authors: AlQasrawi Abdelli Naser Cigarette smoke (CS) exacerbates symptoms in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients while protecting those with ulcerative colitis (UC). CD has been associated with immuno-dysregulation, mucosal dysfunction, and infection. Among the CD-debated...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 665: Metagenomic- and Cultivation-Based Exploration of Anaerobic Chloroform Biotransformation in Hypersaline Sediments as Natural Source of Chloromethanes Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050665 Authors: Peng Lu Bosma Nijenhuis Nijsse Shetty Ruecker Umanets Ramiro-Garcia Kappler Sipkema Smidt Atashgahi Chloroform (CF) is an environmental contaminant that can be naturally formed in various environments...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 664: Deciphering the Role of Colicins during Colonization of the Mammalian Gut by Commensal E. coli Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050664 Authors: Samuels Roggiani Smith Zhu Goulian Kohli Colicins are specific and potent toxins produced by Enterobacteriaceae that result in the rapid elimination of sensitive cells. Colicin production is commonly found throughout microbial populations, suggesting its potential importance for...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 662: Characterization of Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) in Ciliated Protists Inferred by Comparative Genomics Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050662 Authors: Yuan Li Xiao Chen Kun Wu Jiao Pan Hongan Long Ying Yan Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are prevalent in the genomes of all organisms. They are widely used as genetic markers, and are insertion/deletion mutation hotspots, which directly influence genome evolution. However, little...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 663: Virgin Olive Oil Quality Is Affected by the Microbiota that Comprise the Biotic Fraction of the Oil Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050663 Authors: Zullo Ciafardini This review summarizes the current knowledge on the effects of oil-borne yeasts on the physicochemical, sensorial, and health-related characteristics of virgin olive oil (VOO) during storage. Bacteria, yeasts, and molds constitute the biotic fraction of freshly produced VOO....
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 661: The Microbiome of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050661 Authors: Philipp Sahrmann Fabienne Gilli Daniel B. Wiedemeier Thomas Attin Patrick R. Schmidlin Lamprini Karygianni This review aimed to systematically compare microbial profiles of peri-implantitis to those of periodontitis and healthy implants. Therefore, an electronic search in five databases was conducted. For...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 660: Evaluation of Biofilm Formation in Candida tropicalis Using a Silicone-Based Platform with Synthetic Urine Medium Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050660 Authors: Yi-Kai Tseng Yu-Chia Chen Chien-Jui Hou Fu-Sheng Deng Shen-Huan Liang Sin Yong Hoo Chih-Chieh Hsu Cai-Ling Ke Ching-Hsuan Lin Molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation in Candida tropicalis and current methods for biofilm analyses in this fungal pathogen are...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 659: Virulence Characteristics of mecA-Positive Multidrug-Resistant Clinical Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050659 Authors: Jung-Whan Chon Un Jung Lee Ryan Bensen Stephanie West Angel Paredes Jinhee Lim Saeed Khan Mark E. Hart K. Scott Phillips Kidon Sung Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are an important group of opportunistic pathogenic microorganisms that cause infections in...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 658: A Rapid Method for Selecting Non-Saccharomyces Strains with a Low Ethanol Yield Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050658 Authors: Xiaolin Zhu Yurena Navarro Albert Mas María-Jesús Torija Gemma Beltran The alcohol content in wine has increased due to external factors in recent decades. In recent reports, some non-Saccharomyces yeast species have been confirmed to reduce ethanol during the alcoholic fermentation process. Thus, an...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 657: Genetic Markers in S. Paratyphi C Reveal Primary Adaptation to Pigs Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050657 Authors: Satheesh Nair Maria Fookes Craig Corton Nicholas R. Thomson John Wain Gemma C. Langridge Salmonella enterica with the identical antigenic formula 6,7:c:1,5 can be differentiated biochemically and by disease syndrome. One grouping, Salmonella Paratyphi C, is currently considered a typhoidal serovar, responsible...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 654: Effect of Drying Process, Encapsulation, and Storage on the Survival Rates and Gastrointestinal Resistance of L. salivarius spp. salivarius Included into a Fruit Matrix Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050654 Authors: Ester Betoret Noelia Betoret Laura Calabuig-Jiménez Cristina Barrera Marco Dalla Rosa In a new probiotic food, besides adequate physicochemical properties, it is necessary to ensure a minimum probiotic content after...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 655: Combined Use of Lachancea thermotolerans and Schizosaccharomyces pombe in Winemaking: A Review Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050655 Authors: Santiago Benito The combined use of Lachancea thermotolerans and Schizosaccharomyces pombe is a new winemaking biotechnology that aims to solve some modern industrial oenology problems related to warm viticulture regions. These areas are characterized for producing musts with high levels of sugar that...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 656: Products of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus Strain F17 and Leuconostoc lactis Strain H52 Are Biopreservatives for Improving Postharvest Quality of ‘Red Globe’ Grapes Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050656 Authors: Xiang Fang Qinchun Duan Zhuo Wang Fuyun Li Jianxiong Du Wencan Ke Diru Liu Ross C. Beier Xusheng Guo Ying Zhang ‘Red Globe’ table grapes are large, edible, seeded fruit...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 652: Microbial Metabolic Potential of Phenol Degradation in Wastewater Treatment Plant of Crude Oil Refinery: Analysis of Metagenomes and Characterization of Isolates Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050652 Authors: Signe Viggor Merike Jõesaar Pedro Soares-Castro Tanel Ilmjärv Pedro M. Santos Atya Kapley Maia Kivisaar The drilling, processing and transportation of oil are the main sources of pollution in water and soil. The current...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 653: Comparative Genomic and Proteomic Analyses of Three Widespread Phytophthora Species: Phytophthora chlamydospora, Phytophthora gonapodyides and Phytophthora pseudosyringae Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8050653 Authors: Jamie McGowan Richard O’Hanlon Rebecca A. Owens David A. Fitzpatrick The Phytophthora genus includes some of the most devastating plant pathogens. Here we report draft genome sequences for three ubiquitous Phytophthora...
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