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A variety of measurement methods and imaging modalities are in use to quantify the morphology of lateral femoral condyle (LFC), but the most reliable method remains elusive in patients with lateral patellar di...
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Microstructure evolution of high-strength and ultra-high-conductivity microfilament wire prepared by continuous deformation of single-crystal copper
The φ16 mm single-crystal copper rod billet was prepared by the heated mold horizontal continuous casting process. After cold drawing + 600 °C× 5 s annealing to φ1 mm, the annealed φ1 mm single-crystal copper pro...
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Over more than three decades New Zealand (NZ) has abolished its racially-biased immigration policy and changed to select immigrants based on personal merits, since 1997 new Chinese immigrants from China have b...
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Open AccessA general mechanism of KCNE1 modulation of KCNQ1 channels involving non-canonical VSD-PD coupling
Voltage-gated KCNQ1 channels contain four separate voltage-sensing domains (VSDs) and a pore domain (PD). KCNQ1 expressed alone opens when the VSDs are in an intermediate state. In cardiomyocytes, KCNQ1 co-exp...
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Open AccessSimultaneous implant placement with autogenous onlay bone grafts: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Several authors have suggested that implants can be placed simultaneously with onlay bone grafts without affecting outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to answer the following clinical questions:...
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Influence of acetate on the growth of recombinant Escherichia coli JM103 and product formation
The influence of the acetate addeed to the M9 minimal medium and to the Luria-Bertani medium without and with glucose supplement on the growth of recombinant Escherichia coli J103 with three different types of...
