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Simultaneous Analysis and Uncertainty of Measurement for Pymetrozine, Ethoxyquin, and Cycloxydim in Sweet Pepper using LC–MS/MS
In this paper, we developed an experimental method via LC–MS/MS that enables simultaneous analysis of pymetrozine, ethoxyquin, and cycloxydim, which are pesticide substances used in sweet pepper, and we improv...
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Ursolic acid enhances autophagic clearance and ameliorates motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease mice model
Protein aggregation and the abnormal accumulation of aggregates are considered as common mechanisms of neurodegeneration such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Ursolic acid (UA), a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid ...
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Safety evaluation and anti-inflammatory activity of Lactobacillus johnsonii IDCC 9203 isolated from feces of breast-fed infants
This study evaluated the safety of Lactobacillus johnsonii IDCC 9203 and investigated its anti-inflammatory activity in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages. Genomic analysis revealed that this ...
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Regorafenib versus cabozantinb as second-line treatment after sorafenib for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: matching-adjusted indirect comparison analysis
Recently, three published phase III trials highlighted the superiority of investigational drugs compared to placebo, thus leading to their approval in the second-line setting. We report here a MAIC of second-l...
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Anti-inflammatory potential of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum IDCC 3501 and its safety evaluation
This study investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum IDCC 3501 isolated from kimchi (Korean fermented food) and its safety. When lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 macro...
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Identification of Regorafenib Prognostic Index (REP Index) via Recursive Partitioning Analysis in Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving Systemic Treatment: A Real-World Multi-Institutional Experience
The results of the pivotal RESORCE trial led to the approval of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor regorafenib as second-line treatment in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after sorafenib failure. Data about...
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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma: a novel therapeutic target for cognitive impairment and mood disorders that functions via the regulation of adult neurogenesis
The proliferation, differentiation, and migration of neural precursor cells occur not only during embryonic development but also within distinct regions of the adult brain through the process of adult neurogen...
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Open AccessRecent advances in the pathology of prodromal non-motor symptoms olfactory deficit and depression in Parkinson’s disease: clues to early diagnosis and effective treatment
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by movement dysfunction due to selective degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta. Non-motor ...
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Correction to: Sequential Treatment of Sorafenib–Regorafenib Versus Sorafenib–Physician’s Choice: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11523-021-00808-3
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Sequential Treatment of Sorafenib–Regorafenib Versus Sorafenib–Physician’s Choice: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Regorafenib has been shown to improve clinical outcomes compared to placebo, becoming a standard second-line therapy for sorafenib-progressed and -tolerated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients.
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Open AccessSafety assessment of Lactobacillus reuteri IDCC 3701 based on phenotypic and genomic analysis
Lactobacillus reuteri is one of the most largely studied human-commensal bacteria and widely used as a form of probiotics. Safety of probiotics has become increasingly important for human consumption due to incre...
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Open AccessAmitriptyline interferes with autophagy-mediated clearance of protein aggregates via inhibiting autophagosome maturation in neuronal cells
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant commonly prescribed for major depressive disorders, as well as depressive symptoms associated with various neurological disorders. A possible correlation between the...
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Abnormal hippocampal neurogenesis in Parkinson’s disease: relevance to a new therapeutic target for depression with Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction, including bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and postural instability. Recent clinical findings reco...
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Alpha-Synuclein Suppresses Retinoic Acid-Induced Neuronal Differentiation by Targeting the Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Alpha-synuclein (α-SYN) is expressed during neuronal development and is mainly involved in the modulation of synaptic transmission. Missense mutations and amplifications of this gene have been associated with ...
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Open AccessToxicological Characterization of Phthalic Acid
There has been growing concern about the toxicity of phthalate esters. Phthalate esters are being used widely for the production of perfume, nail varnish, hairsprays and other personal/cosmetic uses. Recently,...
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PEO electrolytes containing dioctyl phthalate (DOP) for dye-sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 solar cells
In this paper, we aim to prepare polymer electrolytes consisting of NaI and I2 dissolved in poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and dioctyl phthalate (DOP) as an additive and apply the electrolytes to dye-sensitized solar...
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New Fluorescent Chemosensors for Cationic Guests: 1,8-Bis(azacrown)anthracenes
New macrocyclic ditopic anthracenyl receptors display largechelation-enhanced fluorescence (CHEF) effects upon the addition of linear dications+NH3(CH2)nNH3 +. The amplitude of the effect, which is dependent on t...