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Radiation dose from common radiological investigations and cumulative exposure in children with cystic fibrosis: an observational study from a single UK centre. (2017)
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(2017). Radiation dose from common radiological investigations and cumulative exposure in children with cystic fibrosis: an observational study from a single UK centre. BMJ Open, e017548 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017548

OBJECTIVES: Cumulative radiation exposure is associated with increased risk of malignancy. This is important in cystic fibrosis (CF) as frequent imaging is required to monitor disease progression and diagnose complications. Previous estimates of cumu... Read More about Radiation dose from common radiological investigations and cumulative exposure in children with cystic fibrosis: an observational study from a single UK centre..

The discoveries of WASP-91b, WASP-105b and WASP-107b: Two warm Jupiters and a planet in the transition region between ice giants and gas giants (2017)
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Hellier. (2017). The discoveries of WASP-91b, WASP-105b and WASP-107b: Two warm Jupiters and a planet in the transition region between ice giants and gas giants. Astronomy and Astrophysics, A110 - A110. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201730439

We report the discoveries of three transiting exoplanets. WASP-91b is a warm Jupiter (1.34 MJup, 1.03 RJup) in a 2.8-day orbit around a metal-rich K3 star. WASP-105b is a warm Jupiter (1.8 MJup, 0.96 RJup) in a 7.9-day orbit around a metal-rich K2 st... Read More about The discoveries of WASP-91b, WASP-105b and WASP-107b: Two warm Jupiters and a planet in the transition region between ice giants and gas giants.

The Homogeneous Study of Transiting Systems (HoSTS) – II. The influence of the line list on stellar parameters (2017)
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Smalley. (2017). The Homogeneous Study of Transiting Systems (HoSTS) – II. The influence of the line list on stellar parameters. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 4850 -4862. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stx1180

The use of high-resolution, high signal-to-noise stellar spectra is essential in order to determine the most accurate and precise stellar atmospheric parameters via spectroscopy. This is particularly important for determining the fundamental paramete... Read More about The Homogeneous Study of Transiting Systems (HoSTS) – II. The influence of the line list on stellar parameters.

Locally Excited State - Charge Transfer State Coupled Dyes as Optically Responsive Neuron Firing Probes (2017)
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(2017). Locally Excited State - Charge Transfer State Coupled Dyes as Optically Responsive Neuron Firing Probes. Chemistry - A European Journal, 14639-14649. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201703366

A selection of NIR-optically responsive neuron probes was produced comprising of a donor julolidyl group connected to a BODIPY core and several different styryl and vinylpyridinyl derived acceptor moieties. The strength of the donor–acceptor interact... Read More about Locally Excited State - Charge Transfer State Coupled Dyes as Optically Responsive Neuron Firing Probes.

Co-culture of chondrons and mesenchymal stromal cells reduces the loss of collagen VI and improves extracellular matrix production. (2017)
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Yang. (2017). Co-culture of chondrons and mesenchymal stromal cells reduces the loss of collagen VI and improves extracellular matrix production. Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 625-638. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00418-017-1602-4

Adult articular chondrocytes are surrounded by a pericellular matrix (PCM) to form a chondron. The PCM is rich in hyaluronan, proteoglycans, and collagen II, and it is the exclusive location of collagen VI in articular cartilage. Collagen VI anchors... Read More about Co-culture of chondrons and mesenchymal stromal cells reduces the loss of collagen VI and improves extracellular matrix production..

Co-culture of chondrons and mesenchymal stromal cells reduces the loss of collagen VI and improves extracellular matrix production (2017)
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Yang. (2017). Co-culture of chondrons and mesenchymal stromal cells reduces the loss of collagen VI and improves extracellular matrix production. Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 625-638. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00418-017-1602-4

Adult articular chondrocytes are surrounded by a pericellular matrix (PCM) to form a chondron. The PCM is rich in hyaluronan, proteoglycans, and collagen II, and it is the exclusive location of collagen VI in articular cartilage. Collagen VI anchors... Read More about Co-culture of chondrons and mesenchymal stromal cells reduces the loss of collagen VI and improves extracellular matrix production.

Formulation and characterization of biocompatible and stable I.V. itraconazole nanosuspensions stabilized by a new stabilizer polyethylene glycol-poly(ß-Benzyl-L-aspartate) (PEG-PBLA) (2017)
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Zong, L., Li, X., Wang, H., Cao, Y., Yin, L., Li, M., …Han, J. (2017). Formulation and characterization of biocompatible and stable I.V. itraconazole nanosuspensions stabilized by a new stabilizer polyethylene glycol-poly(ß-Benzyl-L-aspartate) (PEG-PBLA). International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 531(1), 108-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.08.082

Abstract Amphiphilic block copolymers, PEG-PBLA with different molecular weights, were synthesized and used as new stabilizers for Itraconazole nannosuspensions (ITZ-PBLA-Nanos). ITZ-PBLA-Nanos were prepared by the microprecipitation-high pressure ho... Read More about Formulation and characterization of biocompatible and stable I.V. itraconazole nanosuspensions stabilized by a new stabilizer polyethylene glycol-poly(ß-Benzyl-L-aspartate) (PEG-PBLA).

Association of religion and cultural tradition with alcohol use among some tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India. (2017)
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Bajpai. (2017). Association of religion and cultural tradition with alcohol use among some tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 1 - 13. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2017.1355766

Arunachal Pradesh, a land of high mountains and dense forest, is home to many tribal communities, which comprise two thirds of the state's population. Alcohol is one of the common addictive substances used traditionally among them despite much awaren... Read More about Association of religion and cultural tradition with alcohol use among some tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India..

A simple route to complex materials: the synthesis of alkaline earth–transition metal sulfides (2017)
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Al-Shakban, M., Matthews, P., & O'Brien, P. (2017). A simple route to complex materials: the synthesis of alkaline earth–transition metal sulfides. Chemical Communications, 10058-10061. https://doi.org/10.1039/C7CC05643E

A simple, low-temperature synthesis of a family of alkaline earth metal chalcogenide thin films is reported. These materials have previously only been produced from demanding, high temperature, high pressure reactions. The decomposition of calcium, b... Read More about A simple route to complex materials: the synthesis of alkaline earth–transition metal sulfides.

Anne Conway and George Keith on the ‘Christ Within’ (2017)
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Head. (2017). Anne Conway and George Keith on the ‘Christ Within’. Quaker Studies, 277-295. https://doi.org/10.5840/philtheol201781480

This paper explores the influence of early Quaker theology on the philosophy of Anne Conway, as presented in her The Principles of the Most Ancient and Modern Philosophy (1690). We begin by exploring Conway’s rejection of the remnants of Cartesianism... Read More about Anne Conway and George Keith on the ‘Christ Within’.

Transalkylation of Toluene with 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene over Large Pore Zeolites (2017)
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Chansai, S., Garforth, A., Zholobenko, V., Almulla, F., & Hill, P. (2017). Transalkylation of Toluene with 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene over Large Pore Zeolites. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 9799 -9808. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.7b01388

Using industrially relevant operating parameters, the transalkylation of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (TMB) with toluene was studied. The effect of acidity and structure, increased reaction pressure, and very low levels of Pt impregnation have been investi... Read More about Transalkylation of Toluene with 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene over Large Pore Zeolites.

The VMC survey – XXV. The 3D structure of the Small Magellanic Cloud from Classical Cepheids (2017)
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Ripepi, V., Cioni, M. L., Ida Moretti, M., Marconi, M., Bekki, K., Clementini, G., …Van Loon, J. T. (2017). The VMC survey – XXV. The 3D structure of the Small Magellanic Cloud from Classical Cepheids. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 472(1), 808 -827. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stx2096

The VISTA near-infrared YJKs survey of the Magellanic System (VMC) is collecting deep Ks-band time-series photometry of pulsating stars hosted by the two Magellanic Clouds and their connecting bridge. Here, we present Y, J, Ks light curves for a samp... Read More about The VMC survey – XXV. The 3D structure of the Small Magellanic Cloud from Classical Cepheids.

Anne Conway on Time, the Trinity and Eschatology (2017)
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Head. (2017). Anne Conway on Time, the Trinity and Eschatology. Philosophy and Theology, 277-295. https://doi.org/10.5840/philtheol201781480

This paper considers the conception of the Triune God, soteriology and eschatology in Anne Conway’s metaphysics. After outlining some of the key features of her thought, including her account of a timeless God who is nevertheless intimately present i... Read More about Anne Conway on Time, the Trinity and Eschatology.

Cross-phenotype association mapping of the MHC identifies genetic variants that differentiate psoriatic arthritis from psoriasis (2017)
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(2017). Cross-phenotype association mapping of the MHC identifies genetic variants that differentiate psoriatic arthritis from psoriasis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 1774-1779. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-211414

Objectives Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis, with a strong heritable component, affecting patients with psoriasis. Here we attempt to identify genetic variants within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) that differ... Read More about Cross-phenotype association mapping of the MHC identifies genetic variants that differentiate psoriatic arthritis from psoriasis.

Aluminum Exposure for 60 days at Human Dietary Levels Impairs Spermatogenesis and Sperm Quality in Rats (2017)
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(2017). Aluminum Exposure for 60 days at Human Dietary Levels Impairs Spermatogenesis and Sperm Quality in Rats. Reproductive Toxicology, 128-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2017.08.008

Abstract Concerns about environmental aluminum (Al) and reproductive health have been raised. We investigated the effects of Al exposure at a human relevant dietary level and a high level exposure to Al. Experiment 1 (Lower level) rats were treated o... Read More about Aluminum Exposure for 60 days at Human Dietary Levels Impairs Spermatogenesis and Sperm Quality in Rats.

Autonomous magnetic labelling of functional mesenchymal stem cells for improved traceability and spacial control in cell therapy applications (2017)
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(2017). Autonomous magnetic labelling of functional mesenchymal stem cells for improved traceability and spacial control in cell therapy applications. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 2333-2348. https://doi.org/10.1002/term.2133

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent a valuable resource for regenerative medicine treatments for orthopaedic repair and beyond. Following developments in isolation, expansion and differentiation protocols, efforts to promote clinical translation... Read More about Autonomous magnetic labelling of functional mesenchymal stem cells for improved traceability and spacial control in cell therapy applications.

Migratory Eurasian Reed Warblers Can Use Magnetic Declination to Solve the Longitude Problem. (2017)
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Chernetsov, N., Pakhomov, A., Kobylkov, D., Kishkinev, D., Holland, R. A., & Mouritsen, H. (2017). Migratory Eurasian Reed Warblers Can Use Magnetic Declination to Solve the Longitude Problem. Current Biology, 2647 - 2651.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.07.024

The longitude problem (determining east-west position) is a classical problem in human sea navigation. Prior to the use of GPS satellites, extraordinarily accurate clocks measuring the difference between local time and a fixed reference (e.g., GMT) [... Read More about Migratory Eurasian Reed Warblers Can Use Magnetic Declination to Solve the Longitude Problem..

Nicotinamide alone accelerates the conversion of mouse embryonic stem cells into mature neuronal populations (2017)
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(2017). Nicotinamide alone accelerates the conversion of mouse embryonic stem cells into mature neuronal populations. PloS one, 1 -17. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0183358

Introduction Vitamin B3 has been shown to play an important role during embryogenesis. Specifically, there is growing evidence that nicotinamide, the biologically active form of vitamin B3, plays a critical role as a morphogen in the differentiation... Read More about Nicotinamide alone accelerates the conversion of mouse embryonic stem cells into mature neuronal populations.

Transcriptomic and Epigenetic Regulation of Disuse Atrophy and the Return to Activity in Skeletal Muscle (2017)
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Fisher, A. G., Seaborne, R. A., Hughes, T. M., Gutteridge, A., Stewart, C., Coulson, J. M., …Jarvis, J. C. (2017). Transcriptomic and Epigenetic Regulation of Disuse Atrophy and the Return to Activity in Skeletal Muscle. FASEB Journal, 31(12), 5268-5282. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.201700089RR

Physical inactivity and disuse are major contributors to age-related muscle loss. Denervation of skeletal muscle has been previously used as a model with which to investigate muscle atrophy following disuse. Although gene regulatory networks that con... Read More about Transcriptomic and Epigenetic Regulation of Disuse Atrophy and the Return to Activity in Skeletal Muscle.

Final year physiotherapy student's reliability in chest x-ray interpretation (2017)
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(2017). Final year physiotherapy student's reliability in chest x-ray interpretation. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 54-57. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2017.1360423

Background: Newly qualified physiotherapists may be required to interpret an unreported chest X-ray (CXR) as part of their physiotherapy assessment in “on call” situations. Their interpretation may influence the patient management strategies they ado... Read More about Final year physiotherapy student's reliability in chest x-ray interpretation.