Publications by authors named "Yu Nishio"
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- Tianeptine is a unique antidepressant that works differently from traditional ones, as it doesn't mainly affect serotonin receptors or monoamine transporters.
- It has been found to act as an agonist on mu and delta opioid receptors, and its effectiveness might be linked to changes in glutamate signaling and neuroplasticity.
- There is growing concern about its potential for abuse, with reports of recreational use at high doses, leading some regions to consider stricter regulations or bans on its availability.
Abstract: The in-cylinder flow prior to combustion is considered to be one of the most important aspects controlling the combustion process in an engine. More specifically, the large-scale structures present in the cylinder, so-called tumble and swirl, before compression are believed to play a major role into the mixing and combustion processes. Their development during the intake stroke and their final strength depend mainly (but not only) on the inlet port design.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe exposure of wildlife and human population to environmental hazardous contaminants has been of global concern for over several decades. More recently, focus has been directed towards potential toxicological effects such as the endocrine disrupting function of xenobiotics. The hydroxylated metabolites of PCBs (OH-PCBs) should be pointed out as these compounds.
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