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Binding of common organic UV-filters to the thyroid hormone transport protein transthyretin using in vitro and in silico studies: Potential implications in health.
(Environmental Research 2023, 217, 114836, 2023-01-15)Several anthropogenic contaminants have been identified as competing with the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) for binding to transport proteins as transthyretin (TTR). This binding can potentially create ... -
Active Glycogen Synthase in the Liver Prevents High-Fat Diet-Induced Glucose Intolerance, Decreases Food Intake, and Lowers Body Weight
(International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023, 24(13), 2574, 2023-02)Many lines of evidence demonstrate a correlation between liver glycogen content and food intake. We previously demonstrated that mice overexpressing protein targeting to glycogen (PTG) specifically in ... -
Structure–Activity Relationship of N-Ethyl-Hexedrone Analogues: Role of the α-Carbon Side-Chain Length in the Mechanism of Action, Cytotoxicity, and Behavioral Effects in Mice
(ACS Chemical Neuroscience 2023, 14 (4), 2023-02-15)Synthetic cathinones are β-keto amphetamine derivatives whose appearance has increased dramatically in the past decades. N-Ethyl substituted cathinones have been proven to potently inhibit dopamine (DA) ... -
Developing a single-stage continuous process strategy for vitamin B12 production with Propionibacterium freudenreichii
(Microbial Cell Factories 2023, 22, 2023)Background: Vitamin B12 is a widely used compound in the feed and food, healthcare and medical industries that can only be produced by fermentation because of the complexity of its chemical synthesis. ... -
Additively manufactured three-dimensional lightweight cellular solids: Experimental and numerical analysis
(Materials & Design 2023, 226, 111641, 2023-02)The development of cellular solids is one of the research fields in which additive manufacturing has made relevant progress in producing lightweight components and enhancing their performance. This work ... -
State relevance and modal analysis in electrical microgrids with high penetration of electronic generation
(International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 2023, 147, 108876, 2023-05)A clean electricity sector requires distributed generation through electronic power sources with very fast voltage, frequency, and current responses. Therefore, unlike in conventional power systems with ... -
Evaluating the alterations of the estrogen-responsive genes in Cyprinodon variegatus larvae for biomonitoring the impacts of estrogenic endocrine disruptors (EEDs)
(Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 2023, 97, 104042, 2023-01)Currently, endocrine disruptors (EDs) can be found in all the environmental compartments. To understand the effects of estrogenic EDs (EEDs), adults of Cyprinodon variegatus have been classically used ... -
The role of serotonergic signaling on phototactic and locomotor behavior in Daphnia magna
(Science of The Total Environment 2023, 856 (Part 2), 159042, 2023-01-15)The role of serotonin in Daphnia magna phototactic and locomotor behavior was assessed using reverse genetics and pharmacological treatments with serotonin and fluoxetine. The study was conducted with ... -
Improving Glass Transition Temperature and Toughness of Epoxy Adhesives by a Complex Room-Temperature Curing System by Changing the Stoichiometry
(Polymers 2023, 15(2), 252, 2023-01)The glass transition temperature (Tg) of room-temperature curing epoxy adhesives is limited by the temperature used during curing. It is already known that the excess of epoxy groups can undergo a ... -
Effect of surface functionalization and loading on the mechanical properties of soft polymeric nanoparticles prepared by nano-emulsion templating
(Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2023, 222, 113019, 2023-02)Drug and gene delivery systems based on polymeric nanoparticles offer a greater efficacy and a reduced toxicity compared to traditional formulations. Recent studies have evidenced that their internalization, ... -
PET Imaging of Self-Assembled 18F-Labelled Pd2L4 Metallacages for Anticancer Drug Delivery
(Chemistry – A European Journal 2023, 29(3), e202202604, 2023-01-12)To advance the design of self-assembled metallosupramolecular architectures as new generation theranostic agents, the synthesis of 18F-labelled [Pd2L4]4+ metallacages is reported. Different spectroscopic ... -
Direct and spillover effects of board gender quotas: Revisiting the Norwegian experience
(Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility 2023, 32 (4), 2023-10)Building on the Norwegian case, this study examines the long-term implications of board gender quotas on the advancement of gender diversity in managerial leadership. Previous research has indicated ... -
Empirical analysis of factors influencing delay in article acceptance in accounting journals
(Learned Publishing 2023, 36 (4), 2023-10)Using a sample of articles published in top accounting journals, we estimate a multivariate model and find empirical evidence of factors influencing delay in article acceptance. Acceptance delay is ... -
SAF: Stakeholders’ Agreement on Fairness in the Practice of Machine Learning Development
(Science and Engineering Ethics 2023, 29, 2023)This paper clarifies why bias cannot be completely mitigated in Machine Learning (ML) and proposes an end-to-end methodology to translate the ethical principle of justice and fairness into the practice ... -
Who falls for fake news? Psychological and clinical profiling evidence of fake news consumers
(Personality and Individual Differences, núm. 200, 2023, 2023)Awareness of the potential psychological significance of false news increased during the coronavirus pandemic, however, its impact on psychopathology and individual differences remains unclear. Acknowledging ... -
Numerical and experimental study to predict the forming process conditions of non‑axisymmetric glass perfume bottles
(The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 2023, 126, 735-748, 2023-05)Blow and blow forming process for glass bottle is already validated for 2D axisymmetrical bottles. Current research evaluates the capabilities of the 3D simulations with more complex geometries. This ... -
Journalists on the “dark side”? Self-perception study on the relationship between journalists and corporate communication practitioners in Barcelona
(Textual & visual media, vol. 18, núm. 2, 2024, 2024)This empirical study explores the self-perception that over a hundred Barcelona journalists have of theirrelationship with corporate communication professionals. The data stems from ... -
Authority, Religion and Media
(The Handbook of Religion and Communication / Editors Yoel Cohen, Paul A. Soukup, 2023)In the present day, the media have acquired some of the societal functions that were previously the preserve of religious organizations. This chapter explores this phenomenon by analyzing its causes, ... -
Cross-cultural analysis of a new indicator which measures the degree of Islamophobia social awareness
(International Journal of Intercultural Relations, vol. 91, 2022, 2022)There is ample evidence documenting the problem of Islamophobia (discrimination and racism against the Muslim community). However, the extent to which the European population is aware of this injustice ... -
Changes in Catalan Adolescents’ Agility over Two Decades: A Temporal Trend Study
(Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(18):8290, 2024-09)Physical fitness is considered an important indicator of health in adolescents. Despite the recognized benefits of regular physical activity, recent studies indicate a decline in physical fitness among ...