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Similar experimental study on diffusion and distribution of diesel exhaust in confined space of a coal mine
In the confined space of the underground coal mine, which is dominated by transportation lanes, explosion-proof diesel-powered trackless rubber-wheeled vehicles are becoming the main transportation equipment, ...
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Research on the Influence of Yarn Reduction on the Bending Performance of Three-dimensional Woven Composites
The primary objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive experimental investigation into the impact of yarn reduction on the damage mechanisms and progression of 3D woven composites under bending load...
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Open AccessConstruction of lncRNA- and circRNA-associated ceRNA networks in the prostatic urethra of rats after simulating transurethral laser prostatectomy (TULP)
Non-coding RNA appears to be involved in wound repair. Competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) appears to be an important post-transcriptional mechanism, it means that long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) or circular RNA (cir...
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TLR2 Mediates Microglial Activation and Contributes to Central Sensitization in a Recurrent Nitroglycerin-induced Chronic Migraine Model
Central sensitization is an important pathophysiological mechanism underlying chronic migraine (CM). Previous studies have shown that microglial activation and subsequent inflammation in the trigeminal nucleus...
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Open AccessFicolin 3 promotes ferroptosis in HCC by downregulating IR/SREBP axis-mediated MUFA synthesis
Targeting ferroptosis has been identified as a promising approach for the development of cancer therapies. Monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) is a type of lipid that plays a crucial role in inhibiting ferropto...
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Open AccessClinicopathological factors predict residual lymph node metastasis in locally advanced rectal cancer with ypT0-2 after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Residual lymph node metastases (RLNM) remained a great concern in the implementation of organ-preserving strategies and led to poor prognosis in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). In this study, we aimed t...
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Differentiating BRAF V600E- and RAS-like alterations in encapsulated follicular patterned tumors through histologic features: a validation study
Differentiating BRAF V600E- and RAS-altered encapsulated follicular-patterned thyroid tumors based on morphology remains challenging. This study aimed to validate an 8-score scale nuclear scoring system and inves...
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The ypT may better predict the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy than tumor regression grade in locally advanced rectal cancer patients diagnosed ypT1-4N0
This study aimed to assess the impact of ypT stage and tumor regression grade (TRG) on the long-term prognosis of patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) stage ypT1-4N0 after neoadjuvant chemoradio...
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Open AccessC-type lectin-like receptor 2: roles and drug target
C-type lectin-like receptor-2 (CLEC-2) is a member of the C-type lectin superfamily of cell surface receptors. The first confirmed endogenous and exogenous ligands of CLEC-2 are podoplanin and rhodocytin, resp...
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Open AccessOptimal anti-platelet therapy for older patients with acute coronary syndrome: a network meta-analysis of randomized trials comprising 59,284 older patients
The aim of this study was to identify the optimal anti-platelet therapy in older acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients with a mean age ≥ 60 years by comparing the efficacy and safety of different anti-platele...
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Open AccessComparative RNA-sequencing analysis of the prostate in a mouse model of benign prostatic hyperplasia with bladder outlet obstruction
In ageing men, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a chronic disease that leads to progressive lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by obstruction of the bladder outlet (BOO). Patients with LUTS (such ...
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Open AccessTowards deep-learning (DL) based fully automated target delineation for rectal cancer neoadjuvant radiotherapy using a divide-and-conquer strategy: a study with multicenter blind and randomized validation
Manual clinical target volume (CTV) and gross tumor volume (GTV) delineation for rectal cancer neoadjuvant radiotherapy is pivotal but labor-intensive. This study aims to propose a deep learning (DL)-based wor...
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Scientific analysis of bronze objects of the first millennium to the second century BCE excavated from the Jiangkou Site, Pengshan, Sichuan
The Jiangkou site is located in the Min River channel in Pengshan County, Sichuan Province, China. One hundred and four bronze weapons and tools of the First millennium to the second century BCE were found thr...
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Genetic analysis and clinicopathologic features of locally advanced papillary thyroid cancers: a prospective observational study
Locally advanced papillary thyroid cancer (LAPTC) has poor prognosis. Large-scale genomic testing has revealed multiple oncogenic drivers which may be essential for understanding tumor progression. However, th...
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Open AccessCompound Qiying Granules alleviates diabetic peripheral neuropathy by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a major complication of diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of Compound Qiying Granules (CQYG) for DPN.
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Candidate Gene of NOS3, MMP3, AGT, and AGT1R and Pathway Analyses for Platelet Reactivity and Clinical Outcomes of Repeat Revascularization After First PCI in Chinese Patients
Major disadvantages of the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are the high occurrence of repeat revascularization due to restenosis and disease progression. The current study aimed to identify indicators...
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The Battleground Site of Jiangkou in Sichuan Province, China: The Mid-Seventeenth-Century Gold and Silver Objects of Zhang **anzhong
Jiangkou, China, is the battleground site where, in 1646, Zhang **anzhong, the peasant uprising leader, fought against Yang Zhan, the general of the Southern Ming government. The fierce and powerful Zhang **an...
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Integrated Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics Model and Simulation of the Ticagrelor Effect on Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Data available for pharmacokinetics (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) of ticagrelor and significant endogenous/exogenous factors or biomarkers related to bleeding events in both healthy and clinical patients are limi...
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Open AccessTargeting integrin pathways: mechanisms and advances in therapy
Integrins are considered the main cell-adhesion transmembrane receptors that play multifaceted roles as extracellular matrix (ECM)-cytoskeletal linkers and transducers in biochemical and mechanical signals bet...
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Open AccessCirculating miR-320a-3p and miR-483-5p level associated with pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic profiles of rivaroxaban
Novel biomarkers for personalizing anticoagulation remain undetermined. We aimed to investigate the association of plasma miRNAs with pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) profiles of rivaroxaban.