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Open AccessAn annotated grain kernel image database for visual quality inspection
We present a machine vision-based database named GrainSet for the purpose of visual quality inspection of grain kernels. The database contains more than 350K single-kernel images with experts’ annotations. The gr...
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Open AccessProgrammed cell death 4 as an endogenous suppressor of BDNF translation is involved in stress-induced depression
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a growth factor that plays vital roles in the neuron survival, growth, and neuroplasticity. Alteration to BDNF expression is associated with major depressive disorde...
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Open AccessIL-37 isoform D downregulates pro-inflammatory cytokines expression in a Smad3-dependent manner
IL-37 is a new member of IL-1 family and possesses five different isoforms (named as IL-37 a–e). IL-37b has been demonstrated as a physiological suppressor of immune responses. However, the function of other i...
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Open AccessPre-synaptic TrkB in basolateral amygdala neurons mediates BDNF signaling transmission in memory extinction
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its high affinity receptor, TrkB, play an essential role in memory extinction. Our previous work has shown that JIP3 (JNK interacted protein 3) mediates anterograde...
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Association Between Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Polymorphisms and Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-analysis
Several recent studies have focused on the association between the promoter polymorphisms 786T/C of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene and susceptibility to atrial fibrillation (AF); however, re...