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University of Lorraine

EducationNancy, France
About: University of Lorraine is a education organization based out in Nancy, France. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Nonlinear system. The organization has 11942 authors who have published 25010 publications receiving 425227 citations. The organization is also known as: Lorraine University.


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TL;DR: In this article, the effects of Mn2+-doping on the structural, optical and photocatalytic properties of ZnO particles were investigated and it was shown that Mn2−doping shifts the optical absorption to the visible region, increases the specific surface area of the photocatalyst and reduces the recombination of electronhole pairs.

161 citations

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TL;DR: A key role is suggested for Gal-3 in cardiorenal remodeling and dysfunction induced by aldosterone, which could be used as a new biotarget for specific pharmacological interventions.
Abstract: Objectives This study investigated whether galectin (Gal)-3 inhibition could block aldosterone-induced cardiac and renal fibrosis and improve cardiorenal dysfunction. Background Aldosterone is involved in cardiac and renal fibrosis that is associated with the development of cardiorenal injury. However, the mechanisms of these interactions remain unclear. Gal-3, a β-galactoside–binding lectin, is increased in heart failure and kidney injury. Methods Rats were treated with aldosterone-salt combined with spironolactone (a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist) or modified citrus pectin (a Gal-3 inhibitor), for 3 weeks. Wild-type and Gal-3 knockout mice were treated with aldosterone for 3 weeks. Hemodynamic, cardiac, and renal parameters were analyzed. Results Hypertensive aldosterone-salt–treated rats presented cardiac and renal hypertrophy (at morphometric, cellular, and molecular levels) and dysfunction. Cardiac and renal expressions of Gal-3 as well as levels of molecular markers attesting fibrosis were also augmented by aldosterone-salt treatment. Spironolactone or modified citrus pectin treatment reversed all of these effects. In wild-type mice, aldosterone did not alter blood pressure levels but increased cardiac and renal Gal-3 expression, fibrosis, and renal epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Gal-3 knockout mice were resistant to aldosterone effects. Conclusions In experimental hyperaldosteronism, the increase in Gal-3 expression was associated with cardiac and renal fibrosis and dysfunction but was prevented by pharmacological inhibition (modified citrus pectin) or genetic disruption of Gal-3. These data suggest a key role for Gal-3 in cardiorenal remodeling and dysfunction induced by aldosterone. Gal-3 could be used as a new biotarget for specific pharmacological interventions.

161 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a thermomechanical model for polycrystalline NiTi-based shape memory alloys developed within the framework of continuum thermodynamics of irreversible processes is presented.

161 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the catalytic effects of potassium on the thermochemical behaviors of rubber wood are comprehensively studied using a thermogravimetric analyzer where the biomass is impregnated by potassium carbonate (K2CO3) at different concentrations.

159 citations

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TL;DR: This paper synthesises the recommendations from this event highlighting 10 priority issues relating to ecological status, including the need for more functional bioassessment tools as complements to usual WFD-compliant tools, and to connect clearly good ecological state, biodiversity and ecosystem services when implementing WFD.

159 citations


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NameH-indexPapersCitations
Jonathan I. Epstein138112180975
Peter Tugwell129948125480
David Brown105125746827
Faiez Zannad10383990737
Sabu Thomas102155451366
Francis Martin9873343991
João F. Mano9782236401
Jonathan A. Epstein9429927492
Muhammad Imran94305351728
Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet9090134120
Athanase Benetos8339131718
Michel Marre8244439052
Bruno Rossion8033721902
Lyn March7836762536
Alan J. M. Baker7623426080
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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
202375
2022477
20213,153
20202,987
20192,799
20182,593