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Coupling N-do** and confined Co3O4 on carbon nanotubes by polydopamine coating strategy for pleiotropic water purification
The development of effective and sustainable solutions for pleiotropic water purification becomes urgent and attractive. Heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts for activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to purify ...
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Salvage haploidentical transplantation for graft failure after first haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantation: an updated experience
Graft failure is a fatal complication following allogeneic stem cell transplantation where a second transplantation is usually required for salvage. However, there are no recommended regimens for second transp...
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Spontaneous anchoring Cl into α-Co(OH)2 as efficient and stable oxygen reduction electrocatalysts for seawater battery
Seawater battery is an advanced energy storage system that enables conversion of chemical energy to electricity by consuming metals, dissolved oxygen and seawater in anode, cathode and electrolyte, respectivel...
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An efficient numerical algorithm for solving linear systems with cyclic tridiagonal coefficient matrices
In the present paper, we mainly consider the direct solution of cyclic tridiagonal linear systems. By using the specific low-rank and Toeplitz-like structure, we derive a structure-preserving factorization of ...
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Self-pressurizing nanoscale capsule catalysts for CO2 electroreduction to acetate or propanol
The selective one-step CO2 electroreduction reaction (CO2RR) to acetate and propanol has garnered intense interest. Here we report the design of self-pressurizing nanoscale capsule catalysts for the CO2RR. A high...
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Benefit-Risk Assessment of Chinese Medicine Injections for Primary Liver Cancer Based on Multi-criteria Decision Analysis
To evaluate the benefit-risk of 3 commonly used Chinese medicine injections, Aidi Injection (ADI), Cinobufagin Injection (CINI) and Compound Kushen Injection (CKI), in the treatment of primary liver cancer (PL...
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Open AccessTanshinone IIA is superior to paricalcitol in ameliorating tubulointerstitial fibrosis through regulation of VDR/Wnt/β-catenin pathway in rats with diabetic nephropathy
Glomerulosclerosis and tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) are closely involved in the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Moreover, the development of TIF is closely related to epithelial-to-mesenchymal t...
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Open AccessMogroside V reduced the excessive endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitigated the Ulcerative colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium in mice
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic, chronic inflammatory condition of the colon, characterized by repeated attacks, a lack of effective treatment options, and significant physical and mental health compl...
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Investigation of the Inhibitory Effects of Illicium verum Essential Oil Nanoemulsion on Fusarium proliferatum via Combined Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Analysis
Fusarium proliferatum is the main pathogen that causes Panax notoginseng root rot. The shortcomings of strong volatility and poor water solubility of Illicium verum essential oil (EO) limit its utilization. In th...
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Niacinamide: a review on dermal delivery strategies and clinical evidence
Niacinamide, an active form of vitamin B3, is recognised for its significant dermal benefits including skin brightening, anti-ageing properties and the protection of the skin barrier. Its widespread incorporat...
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Open AccessDesign and architecture of a slender and flexible underwater robot
This paper presents the design and analysis of a biomimetic underwater snake-like robot, addressing the main limitations of current underwater robotic systems in terms of maneuverability and adaptability in co...
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Ceria nanoparticles: biomedical applications and toxicity
Ceria nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) have become popular materials in biomedical and industrial fields due to their potential applications in anti-oxidation, cancer therapy, photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, se...
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Development of SV2A Ligands for Epilepsy Treatment: A Review of Levetiracetam, Brivaracetam, and Padsevonil
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that is primarily treated with antiseizure medications (ASMs). Although dozens of ASMs are available in the clinic, approximately 30% of epileptic patients have medic...
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Open AccessDeficiency of neutral cholesterol ester hydrolase 1 (NCEH1) impairs endothelial function in diet-induced diabetic mice
Neutral cholesterol ester hydrolase 1 (NCEH1) plays a critical role in the regulation of cholesterol ester metabolism. Deficiency of NCHE1 accelerated atherosclerotic lesion formation in mice. Nonetheless, the...
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Knowledge check-based concept map** in digital games: impacts on students’ learning performance and behaviors
Many studies have incorporated concept maps into digital games to enable learners to make connections between subject concepts in the game. However, most learners do not associate spontaneously with the themat...
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Open AccessImpact of preoperative anemia on patients undergoing total joint replacement of lower extremity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Preoperative anemia increases postoperative morbidity, mortality, and the risk of allogeneic transfusion. However, the incidence of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty and total k...
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Open AccessFlash healing of laser-induced graphene
The advancement of laser-induced graphene (LIG) technology has streamlined the fabrications of flexible graphene devices. However, the ultrafast kinetics triggered by laser irradiation generates intrinsic amor...
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Open AccessEvaluation of disease severity and prediction of severe cases in children hospitalized with influenza A (H1N1) infection during the post-COVID-19 era: a multicenter retrospective study
The rebound of influenza A (H1N1) infection in post-COVID-19 era recently attracted enormous attention due the rapidly increased number of pediatric hospitalizations and the changed characteristics compared to...
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Leachability of potentially toxic elements from soils: New insights into coupled effects of acidification and freeze-thaw
Little was known about the leaching behavior of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from soils under the interaction between freeze-thaw (F-T) cycle and the solutions of varying pH values. In this study, PTEs le...
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Revealing the Structure-Property Difference of Natural Rubber Prepared by Different Methods: Protein and Gel Content are Key Factors
Natural rubber (NR) is widely used in various fields including aerospace, military industry and transportation due to its superior elasticity and comprehensive mechanical properties. Nonetheless, the commercia...
