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A gene therapy for cancer based on the angiogenesis inhibitor, vasostatin
The growth and persistence of solid tumors and their metastasis are angiogenesis-dependent. Vasostatin, the N-terminal domain of calreticulin inclusive of amino acids 1–180, is a potent angiogenesis inhibitor....
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A common sequence difference between cytoplasmic male sterile lines and their maintainer lines existing in rice (Oryza sativa L.) chloroplast tRNA-Leu gene region
DNA polymorphism between a wild-abortivecytoplasmic male sterile line Zhenshan97Aand its maintainer line Zhenshan97B wasanalyzed using AFLP technique. Among the1953 amplified bands, a stable polymorphicfragmen...
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An image retrieval method based on spatial distribution of color
Color histogram is now widely used in image retrieval. Color histogram-based image retrieval methods are simple and efficient but without considering the spatial distribution information of the color. To overc...
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Time-resolved two-photon excitation fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy using a high repetition rate streak camera
We present a time-resolved two-photon excitation fluorescence spectroscopy and a simultaneous time-and spectrum-resolved multifocal multiphoton microscopy system that is based on a high repetition rate picosec...
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Expressions of MGMT and Survivin in colorectal carcinoma
To investigate the expressions of O6-methyguanine-DNA methytransferase(MGMT) and Survivin in colorectal carcinoma and their clinical significance.
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Cloning and quantification of expression levels of two MADS-box genes from Momordica charantia
MADS-box genes are known to be important for the development of flowers. Two MADS-box genes (MCAG2 and MCAG6) were isolated from the bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) female bud based on the MADS-box conserved s...
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Open AccessPromoter methylation inhibits BRD7 expression in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a head and neck malignancy with high occurrence in South-East Asia and Southern China. Recent findings suggest that epigenetic inactivation of multiple tumor suppressor genes ...
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Impact of human motion on TVOCs inhalation dose under side re-circulated ventilation
The main objectives were to (1) calculate the total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) inhalation dose, (2) analyze the proportions of human’s inhaled contaminant dose from different sources, and (3) present a...
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Prediction of interaction between small molecule and enzyme using AdaBoost
The knowledge of whether one enzyme can interact with a small molecule is essential for understanding the molecular and cellular functions of organisms. In this paper, we introduce a classifier to predict the ...
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Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel microsomal oleate desaturase gene DiFAD2 from Davidia involucrata Baill
In the conversion of oleic acid to linoleic acid, δ12-fatty acid desaturase (δ12-FAD) is involved. Based on the conserved oligo amino acid residues of the FAD2 genes from other plants, a new full-length cDNA (DiF...
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Numerically simulating the sandwich plate system structures
Sandwich plate systems (SPS) are advanced materials that have begun to receive extensive attention in naval architecture and ocean engineering. At present, according to the rules of classification societies, a...
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Development of an α-amylase reporter system for efficient screening of clones with highly expressed heterologous protein in Hansenula polymorpha
To check feasibility and effectiveness of the α-amylase reporter system, two vectors were designed and tested using hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) and Homo sapiens granulocyte-macrophage colony stimula...
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Is selenium deficiency really the cause of Keshan disease?
Keshan disease (KD) is a dilated cardiomyopathy closely related with a diet deficient in the mineral selenium. It is named for the northeastern Chinese county Keshan, where the disease prevalence is high becau...
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Open AccessSkin advanced glycation end product accumulation and muscle strength among adult men
Aging is associated with decreased skeletal muscle function. Increased levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in skeletal muscle tissue are observed with advancing age and in diabetes. Although serum...
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Imaging tumor endothelial marker 8 using an 18F-labeled peptide
Tumor endothelial marker 8 (TEM8) has been reported to be upregulated in both tumor cells and tumor-associated endothelial cells in several cancer types. TEM8 antagonists and TEM8-targeted delivery of toxins h...
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Open AccessRapid evolution and copy number variation of primate RHOXF2, an X-linked homeobox gene involved in male reproduction and possibly brain function
Homeobox genes are the key regulators during development, and they are in general highly conserved with only a few reported cases of rapid evolution. RHOXF2 is an X-linked homeobox gene in primates. It is highly ...
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A Simple and Facile Preparation of LiFePO4 by a One-step Microwave Hydrothermal Method
A novel method was used to synthesize LiFePO4, using inorganic salts as raw materials, and PEG-4000 as the surfactant. The results show that LiFePO4 powders with various morphologies were prepared by microwave hy...
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Geochemical characteristics of Callovian—Oxfordian carbonates in Samandepe gas field, Amu Darya Basin, Turkmenistan
The Callovian-Oxfordian carbonate reservoirs are the most important hydrocarbon reservoir in the Samandepe gas field, Amu Darya basin, Turkmenistan. Based on the analysis of Fe, Mn and Sr trace elements, and c...
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Characteristics of physical blocking on co-occupant’s exposure to respiratory droplet residuals
Existed evidences show that airborne transmission of human respiratory droplets may be related with the spread of some infectious disease, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and H1N1 pandemic. No...
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: A 2-D DIGE analysis of simulated acid rain-responsive proteins in Pinus massoniana needles