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Open AccessCerium do** of 45S5 bioactive glass improves redox potential and cellular bioactivity
45S5 Bioglass (BG) is composed of a glass network with silicate based on the component and can be doped with various therapeutic ions for the enhancement of hard tissue therapy. Nanoceria (CeO2) has been shown to...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of risk prediction model for post-donation renal function in living kidney donors
This study aimed to create and validate a predictive model for renal function following live kidney donation, using pre-donation factors. Accurately predicting remaining renal function post live kidney donatio...
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Open AccessRenal autocrine neuropeptide FF (NPFF) signaling regulates blood pressure
The kidney and brain play critical roles in the regulation of blood pressure. Neuropeptide FF (NPFF), originally isolated from the bovine brain, has been suggested to contribute to the pathogenesis of hyperten...
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Open AccessIdentification of human host factors required for beta-defensin-2 expression in intestinal epithelial cells upon a bacterial challenge
The human intestinal tract is colonized with microorganisms, which present a diverse array of immunological challenges. A number of antimicrobial mechanisms have evolved to cope with these challenges. A key de...
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Open AccessMUC16 as a serum-based prognostic indicator of prometastatic gastric cancer
Metastatic gastric cancer (GC) presents significant clinical challenges due to its poor prognosis and limited treatment options. To address this, we conducted a targeted protein biomarker discovery study to id...
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Open AccessEvaluation of the effects of temperature and centrifugation time on elimination of uncured resin from 3D-printed dental aligners
The study investigated the effects of temperature and centrifugation time on the efficacy of removing uncured resin from 3D-printed clear aligners. Using a photo-polymerizable polyurethane resin (Tera Harz TC-...
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Open AccessPerirhinal cortex learns a predictive map of the task environment
Goal-directed tasks involve acquiring an internal model, known as a predictive map, of relevant stimuli and associated outcomes to guide behavior. Here, we identified neural signatures of a predictive map of t...
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Open AccessComparison of arterial spin labeled MRI (ASL MRI) between ADHD and control group (ages of 6–12)
This study utilized arterial spin labeling-magnetic resonance imaging (ASL-MRI) to explore the developmental trajectory of brain activity associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Pulsed...
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Open AccessNicotiana benthamiana-derived dupilumab-scFv reaches deep into the cultured human nasal epithelial cells and inhibits CCL26 expression
Plants offer a cost-effective and scalable pharmaceutical platform devoid of host-derived contamination risks. However, their medical application is complicated by the potential for acute allergic reactions to...
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Open AccessAssessment of TP53 and CDKN2A status as predictive markers of malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma
The mechanism and predictive biomarkers of sinonasal inverted papilloma (IP) transformation into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are still unclear. We investigated the genetic mutations involved and the predicti...
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Open AccessPublisher Correction: High-temperature concomitant metal-insulator and spin-reorientation transitions in a compressed nodal-line ferrimagnet Mn3Si2Te6
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Open AccessImproving difficult direct laryngoscopy prediction using deep learning and minimal image analysis: a single-center prospective study
Accurate prediction of difficult direct laryngoscopy (DDL) is essential to ensure optimal airway management and patient safety. The present study proposed an AI model that would accurately predict DDL using a ...
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Open AccessMolecular phylogeny reveals Varroa mites are not a separate family but a subfamily of Laelapidae
Varroa mites, notorious for parasitizing honeybees, are generally classified as Varroidae. Their extremely modified morphologies and behaviors have led to debates regarding their phylogenetic position and classif...
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Open AccessHighly efficient dual photoredox/copper catalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization achieved through mechanism-driven photocatalyst design
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) with dual photoredox/copper catalysis combines the advantages of photo-ATRP and photoredox-mediated ATRP, utilizing visible light and ensuring broad monomer scope an...
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Open AccessDesensitizing efficacy of a universal dentin adhesive containing mesoporous bioactive glass on dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized clinical trial with a split-mouth model
This split-mouth blinded randomized controlled study compared the efficacy of a desensitizing agent with oxalate/resin polymer and a universal adhesive containing mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG) for dentin hy...
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Open AccessSubretinal fluid in macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion
We identified characteristics of patients with subretinal fluid (SRF) in macular edema (ME) secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and determined their clinical outcomes after anti-vascular endothel...
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Open AccessStabilizing persistent currents in an atomtronic Josephson junction necklace
Arrays of Josephson junctions are at the forefront of research on quantum circuitry for quantum computing, simulation, and metrology. They provide a testing bed for exploring a variety of fundamental physical ...
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Open AccessShear force effect of the dry process on cathode contact coverage in all-solid-state batteries
The state-of-the-art all-solid-state batteries have emerged as an alternative to the traditional flammable lithium-ion batteries, offering higher energy density and safety. Nevertheless, insufficient intimate ...
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Open AccessEstimation of patient-reported outcome measures based on features of knee joint muscle co-activation in advanced knee osteoarthritis
Electromyography (EMG) is considered a potential predictive tool for the severity of knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms and functional outcomes. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), such as the Western On...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Impact of metformin on cardiovascular and kidney outcome based on kidney function status in type 2 diabetic patients: a multicentric, retrospective cohort study
