Publications by authors named "A G Petrova"

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  • * The size and shape of tantalum granules vary significantly between two commonly used NAGLEMs, ONYX and SQUID, influencing their effectiveness; ONYX granules are larger and irregular, while SQUID granules are smaller and spherical.
  • * In clinical comparisons, SQUID 18 displayed superior penetration in dural vessels during embolization in older patients, suggesting that both the viscosity of NAGLEMs and the physical characteristics of tantalum granules are crucial for their performance.
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Metabolic disorders (MDs) include disease states such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, etc., affecting about 30% of the planet's population. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the protective potential of leaf extract (ECA) against chemically induced type 2 diabetes in Wistar rats.

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  • The study explored how the Antarctic yeast strain Sporobolomyces roseus AL reacts to temperature changes, focusing on its biosynthesis and the properties of the exopolysaccharide (EPS) it produces.
  • Results indicated that the yeast grew faster at 22°C than at 5°C, with notable differences in its metabolic profile, including various sugars and amino acids.
  • The EPS produced was characterized by significant amounts of carbohydrates and proteins, showed thermal stability, and has potential applications in packaging materials due to its film-forming properties.
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The advancement of experimental methods has provided new information about the structure and structural fluctuations of water. Despite the appearance of numerous models, which aim to describe a wide range of thermodynamic and electrical characteristics of water, there is a deficit in systemic understanding of structuring in aqueous solutions. A particular challenge is the fact that even pure water is a heterogeneous, multicomponent system composed of molecular and supramolecular structures.

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