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Clinical analysis of first-ever acute ischemic stroke involving the territory of paramedian mesencephalic arteries
To determine one-year clinical outcome of patients with first-ever acute ischemic stroke involving the territory of paramedian mesencephalic arteries (PMAS), we conducted a prospective study evaluating the cog...
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Open AccessSildenafil ameliorates cardiomyopathy in dystrophin-null (mdx) mice
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Cardiac Aging
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the western world. The fact that cardiovascular mortality and morbidity rates increase exponentially in the elderly suggests that age per se is a majo...
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Low-energy Ce spin excitations in CeFeAsO and CeFeAsO0.84F0.16
We use inelastic neutron scattering to study the low-energy spin excitations of polycrystalline samples of nonsuperconducting CeFeAsO and superconducting CeFeAsO0.84F0.16. Two sharp dispersionless modes are found...
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Electro-Hydraulic Servo Control System Based on a Novel Generic Model Control Method
A novel electro-hydraulic servo control algorithm was introduced. The primary idea of this algorithm was to combine the notion of model prediction with the generic model control (GMC). The performance of the G...
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Open AccessMolecular targets for PDE inhibitor-mediated improvement of cardiac dysfunction in the mdx mouse?
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Chemical constituents of Chondrophycus papillosus and their cytotoxicity in vitro
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Flavonoids from Dracaena cambodiana
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High-level 1,8-cineole in the Alpinia officinarum essential oil from Hainan Island of China
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Two new biflavonoids from the stem of Dracaena cambodiana
Phytochemical studies on the stem of Dracaena cambodiana led to the discovery of two new biflavonoids, 8-methylsocotrin-3′-methoxy-4′-ol (1) and 8-methylsocotrin-4′-methoxy-3′-ol (2), together with a known biflav...
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Development of a nomogram to predict non-organ-confined bladder urothelial cancer before radical cystectomy
To create a preoperative prediction model for estimating the risk of non-organ-confined (pT3-4 or pN+) bladder urothelial cancer (NOC–BUC) in patients with clinically OC–BUC (cT1-2N0M0).
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A new phenylpropanoid glycoside from dragon’s blood of Dracaena cambodiana
A new phenylpropanoid glycoside, named cambodianin F(1), together with three known compounds, 1-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-2-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene(2), 1-O-(6-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-hydroxy-4-allyl...
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Open AccessMitochondrial oxidative stress in aging and healthspan
The free radical theory of aging proposes that reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced accumulation of damage to cellular macromolecules is a primary driving force of aging and a major determinant of lifespan. A...
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Diagnosis and treatment of cholangiocarcinoma: A consensus from surgical specialists of China
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Open AccessTotal arch repair for acute type A aortic dissection with open placement of a modified triple-branched stent graft and the arch open technique
In total arch repair with open placement of a triple-branched stent graft for acute type A aortic dissection, the diameters of the native arch vessels and the distances between 2 neighboring arch vessels did n...
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Down-regulation of Dicer and Ago2 is associated with cell proliferation and apoptosis in prostate cancer
Dicer and Argonaute2 (Ago2) are critical components responsible not only for RNA interference but also for microRNA synthesis. The present study investigated the roles of Dicer and Ago2 in prostate cancer (Pca...
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Two new sesquiterpenoids from endophytic fungus J3 isolated from Mangrove Plant Ceriops tagal
Two new sesquiterpenoids, named 2α-hydroxyxylaranol B (1) and 4β-hydroxyxylaranol B (2), together with a known diterpenoid 3,4-seco-sonderianol (3) were isolated from the fermentation of endophytic fungus J3 of C...
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A New Pyrrole Alkaloid from Leccinum Extremiorientale
One new pyrrole alkaloid 2-[2-formyl-5-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]acetic acid (1), together with two known ones, 4-[2-formyl-5-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]butanoic acid (2) and 4-[2-formyl-5- (hydroxymethy...
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Open AccessPlacement of a modified cannula in the innominate vein for sufficient drainage during the bidirectional Glenn shunt procedure without cardiopulmonary bypass
During the bidirectional Glenn shunt procedure in small infants, the standard right-angle venous cannula is frequently placed in the innominate vein for establishing the temporary veno-atrial bypass without ca...
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Cardiovascular Disease and Aging
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death for population over 65 years of age. With the progressive increase of population in this age group, it is crucial to understand the interaction between ag...
