Although the VGF derived peptide TLQP-21 stimulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and gonadotropin secretion, available data on VGF peptides and reproduction are limited.We used antibodies specific for the two ends of the VGF precursor, and for two VGF derived peptides namely TLQP and PGH, to be used in immunohistochemistry and enzyme-linke
The first aluminium alloy road bridge in Russia
Introduction.Nowadays, structures made of modern aluminium alloys are increasingly used in almost all areas of industrial and construction production, which is a consequence of the unique physical and mechanical properties of aluminium alloys, which make it possible to create structures of various purposes that are effective in weight, strength and
Organic UV-filters and freshwater organisms: data gaps impede a robust retrospective environmental risk assessment
Abstract Background For use in cosmetic products, 32 substances have been authorised in the EU as UV-filters as of August 2022 (Annex VI of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009).Although these substances can enter the aquatic environment directly through bathing, authorisation for use in cosmetic products does not require a specific enviro
Neural Correlates of Growth Mindset: A Scoping Review of Brain-Based Evidence
Growth mindset, which asserts that intelligence and abilities can be cultivated through effort and learning, has garnered substantial attention in psychological and educational research.While the psychological and behavioral impacts of growth mindset are well-established, the underlying neural mechanisms remain relatively underexplored.Furthermore,