Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a common mycotoxin in crops that could induce intestinal inflammation, affecting the susceptibility of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) to pathogen infection. This study aimed to investigate DON's effects on mucin and cytokine production as part of the local immune system and how it affected intestinal susceptibility to pathogen infection. Caco-2 cells were exposed to DON

Ethanolamines are often added in the empirical formulation of commercial hard-surface cleaners and degreasers. Their use is usually justified by the fact they are anti-corrosive agents. However, their direct influence on cleaning performance is not well understood. In this work the cleaning performance of formulations with and without mono-ethanolamine (MEA) have been tested on standard polymerize

BACKGROUND: Several widely used drugs have photosensitizing properties, and much research has been conducted to find associations between their use and the risk of developing cutaneous malignant melanoma (cM), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), often with conflicting results.OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the use of commonly prescribed photosensitizing drugs incr

The increasing demand for renewable energy accounts for the DC microgrid concept, facilitating the integration of photovoltaic (PV) modules and battery energy systems (BESS) into a common DC bus. In light of this, bipolar DC-DC converters can result in two symmetric DC buses that provide more flexibility. This article presents a hybrid bipolar converter by merging a single-ended primary-inductor c

The nasal mucosa is the first immunologically active site that respiratory viruses encounter and establishing immunity at the initial point of pathogen contact is essential for preventing viral spread. Influenza A virus (IAV) in humans preferentially replicates in the upper respiratory tract (URT) but mouse models of infection result in lower respiratory tract infection. Here, we optimize IAV inoc

Ledelse er et af de mest omtalte og undersøgte fænomener i moderne organisationer. Det bliver ofte fremhævet som nøglen til succes. Men er ledelse virkelig den universelle løsning på alle organisatoriske udfordringer, og hvordan udfolder det sig i praksis, når ledere forsøger at omsætte ambitioner til handling? Denne bog går bag om de velkendte fortællinger og præsenterer et mere nuanceret billede

OBJECTIVE: To explore the associations between daily time in sedentary behaviour (SED) and physical activity (PA) with perceived physical capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and fatigue in persons with post COVID-19 condition (PCC). An additional objective was to describe changes in SED and PA levels over three months.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Individuals with PCC self-reported on physic

AIMS: To investigate whether out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors had lower levels of self-reported physical activity compared to a non-cardiac arrest control group with myocardial infarction (MI), and to explore if symptoms of anxiety, depression, kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and fatigue were associated with a low level of physical activity.METHODS: Predefined case-control sub-stud

Marine environments worldwide are increasingly threatened by warming, deoxygenation, and ocean acidification. These stressors can be recorded as alterations in foraminiferal geochemistry and morphology. We integrated morphological features with assemblage and geochemical records of benthic foraminifera from the Danish Straits at the entrance to the Baltic Sea, covering the Last Interglacial period

Introduction: Homecare services are limited, and there is likely a gap between the everyday activities homecare users want to do and the activities they perform or receive help with. Structured assessment on the desire for engaging in activities may be useful to identify unmet occupational needs.Aim: To reflect on the experiences of using the Occupational Gaps Questionnaire (OGQ) to investigate ho

The global energy transition is not merely a technological shift toward renewable energy but also a transformation of power structures, agency, and governance. As nations and cities implement sustainable energy solutions, both traditional energy actors and new entrants are reshaping participation in the energy sector. Within this evolving context, the smart grid emerges as an arena where these dyn

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a complex and heterogeneous condition, associated with a considerable diagnostic delay, diminished exercise capacity, and poor outcomes. In pulmonary arterial hypertension, biomarker research has become a subject of intense inquiry, and novel circulating biomarkers acknowledged in a multitude of mechanistic pathways are emerging. Beyond the widely used natriureti

BackgroundInflammation and tyrosine-kinases are known mediators in the pathobiology of cardiovascular disease. Plasma biomarkers reflecting these systems may provide a noninvasive complement reflecting hemodynamics, aiding in clinical decision-making. We therefore aimed to investigate the plasma levels of vascular and inflammatory proteins, and their associations with invasive hemodynamics in adva

Based on fieldwork in a sensory science laboratory in Sweden, this paper brings the social aspects of conducting an analytical sensory panel together with consumers’ understandings of the everyday consumption context and existing practices. As part of an interdisciplinary project investigating seaweed as a new food in a Swedish context, this paper explores how seaweed as a new resource is made edi

The global shift to a knowledge-based economy is driven by rapid advancements in information and communication technology (ICT). Within this landscape, digital transformation of supply chains is crucial for enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), seeking to boost performance and efficiency in competitive markets. Despite increased awareness of this importance, there is

This study reports contact pressure-sliding speed maps for friction, wear and particle emissions from high-speed train brakes. Two particle spectrometers measured the airborne wear particles generated with a pin-on-disc tribometer. Particles were characterized with transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. The results indicate that both the friction and wear of bra

This study evaluated the transition rates from schizotypal disorder to non-affective psychosis and schizophrenia in particular aiming to identify clinical and demographic factors associated with these transitions. We conducted a nationwide cohort study using data from the Swedish Patient Register and the Cause of Death Register, including patients aged 18 and older diagnosed with schizotypal disor