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Thalassospira aquimaris sp. nov. and Winogradskyella marincola sp. nov. two marine bacteria isolated from an agar-degrading co-culture
Two novel Gram-stain-negative, aerobic, and non-motile strains, designated FZY0004T and YYF002T, were isolated from an agar-degrading co-culture, which was obtained from seawater of the intertidal zone of Yanchen...
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Open AccessCorrelation between serum trimethylamine-N-oxide and body fat distribution in middle-aged and older adults: a prospective cohort study
Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is linked with obesity, while limited evidence on its relationship with body fat distribution. Herein, we investigated the associations between serum TMAO and longitudinal change ...
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From Perspective of Hippocampal Plasticity: Function of Antidepressant Chinese Medicine **aoyaosan
The hippocampus is one of the most commonly studied brain regions in the context of depression. The volume of the hippocampus is significantly reduced in patients with depression, which severely disrupts hippo...
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Interweaving of self-regulated learning and game-based learning in higher education: a review of academic publications from 2009 to 2020
Researchers have indicated the importance of engaging learners in self-regulated learning (SRL) states when situated in game-based learning contexts; however, it remains a challenge for both educational and ed...
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Analysis of related factors influencing postoperative recurrence of adenomyosis treated with HIFU
To analyze the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for adenomyosis and postoperative recurrence and its influencing factors.
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Therapeutic application of circular RNA aptamers in a mouse model of psoriasis
Efforts to advance RNA aptamers as a new therapeutic modality have been limited by their susceptibility to degradation and immunogenicity. In a previous study, we demonstrated synthesized short double-stranded...
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Open AccessDownregulation of GPX8 in hepatocellular carcinoma: impact on tumor stemness and migration
GPX8, which is found in the endoplasmic reticulum lumen, is a member of the Glutathione Peroxidases (GPXs) family. Its role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is unknown.
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A Proactive Intervention Study in Metabolic Syndrome High-Risk Populations Using Phenome-Based Actionable P4 Medicine Strategy
The integration of predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory (P4) healthcare advocates proactive intervention, including dietary supplements and lifestyle interventions for chronic disease. Perso...
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Open AccessEffect of inorganic material surface chemistry on structures and fracture behaviours of epoxy resin
The mechanisms underlying the influence of the surface chemistry of inorganic materials on polymer structures and fracture behaviours near adhesive interfaces are not fully understood. This study demonstrates ...
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Prevalent landscape of tumor genomic alterations of luminal B1 breast cancers using a comprehensive genomic profiling assay in Taiwan
The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative luminal B1 subtype of breast cancer has been reported with a poorer outcome than luminal A in recent studies. This study aimed to investigate the mo...
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Effect of sarcopenia on short-term and long-term outcomes of older patients with locally advanced gastric cancer: a multicenter study
To assess the effect of preoperative sarcopenia on the short-term and long-term outcomes in older patients with locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC).
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Open AccessImmune persistence after different polio sequential immunization schedules in Chinese infants
Trivalent oral poliovirus vaccine (tOPV) has been withdrawn and instead an inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and bivalent type 1 and type 3 OPV (bOPV) sequential immunization schedule has been implemented s...
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Rock Mechanical Parameter Modeling of Tight Oil Reservoir: A Case Study of Certain Block
The lithology of the oil layer in the study area is dense and difficult to be developed. In order to clarify the distribution of in-situ stress field and rock mechanics parameters of this block, a shear wave s...
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Open AccessAdvances in nuclear detection and readout techniques
“A Craftsman Must Sharpen His Tools to Do His Job,” said Confucius. Nuclear detection and readout techniques are the foundation of particle physics, nuclear physics, and particle astrophysics to reveal the nat...
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Preparation of graphene oxide/polyiminodiacetic acid resin as a high-performance adsorbent for Cu(II)
Heavy metal-contaminated water has become a great challenge for aquatic ecosystems. Herein, a versatile composite (IRC 748-GO) adsorbent was prepared by modifying graphene oxide (GO) with Amberlite IRC 748 res...
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Open AccessMonitoring levodopa oxidation and reduction reactions using surface plasmon resonance on a nanohole array electrode
The traditional method of monitoring the oxidation and reduction of biomedical materials usually relies on electrochemical (EC) measurement techniques. Here, we demonstrate a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) me...
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Open AccessSingle-cell and spatial architecture of primary liver cancer
Primary liver cancer (PLC) poses a leading threat to human health, and its treatment options are limited. Meanwhile, the investigation of homogeneity and heterogeneity among PLCs remains challenging. Here, usi...
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Open AccessThe oral bacterial microbiota facilitates the stratification for ulcerative colitis patients with oral ulcers
Clinically, a large part of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients is complicated by oral lesions. Although previous studies proved oral microbial dysbiosis in IBD patients, the bacterial community in the g...
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Open AccessConsensus for criteria of running a pediatric inflammatory bowel disease center using a modified Delphi approach
Good quality of care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depends on high-standard management and facility in the IBD center. Yet, there are no clear measures or criteria for evaluating pediatric IBD (PIBD) ce...
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Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of invasive ductal and lobular carcinoma: analyses of 54,832 taiwan cancer registry index cases
Invasive lobular cancer (ILC) is the second most common histology type of breast cancer followed by invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). This study aimed to investigate the characteristic, treatment strategies, an...
