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Open AccessPhotoheterotroph improved the growth and nutrient levels of Chlorella vulgaris and the related molecular mechanism
Microalgae are rich in fatty acids, proteins, and other nutrients, which have gained the general attention of researchers all over the world. For the development of Chlorella vulgaris in food and feed industry, t...
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The Relative Positive Center Set and Its Geometric Applications
In this paper, the relative positive center set of convex plane curves is introduced and described. As its applications, some geometric inequalities are proved.
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Open AccessCXCL9 may serve as a potential biomarker for primary Sjögren’s syndrome with extra-glandular manifestations
Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune condition that causes harm to exocrine glands and also has extra-glandular manifestations (EGM). pSS patients with EGM have a worse prognosis than those with o...
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Plasma membrane-localized hexose transporter OsSWEET1b, affects sugar metabolism and leaf senescence
OsSWEET1b is a hexose transporter protein, which localized in cell membranes and interacting with itself to form homodimer and knockout of OsSWEET1b resulted in reduced leaves sugar content and accelerating leaf ...
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Multimodal multi-objective optimization via determinantal point process-assisted evolutionary algorithm
Multimodal multi-objective optimization problems (MMOPs) are widely present in real life. Due to the need of balancing between convergence and diversity in multi-objective optimization, as well as the need of ...
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Open AccessHelicobacter pylori infection attenuates 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in C57/BL6 mice
Although numerous studies have suggested a negative correlation between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and allergies, there has been limited research on the relationship between H. pylori infections an...
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Open AccessSelection and evaluation of suitable tree species in dry and dusty mining areas of Northwest China
To select drought-resistant and dust-tolerant native species suitable for use in the rehabilitation of major coal bases in northwest China, nine tree species were identified for growth rates, biomass, harm ind...
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Air Pollution and Health Impacts of Atmospheric PM: Application of AirQ+ Model to Jiangsu Province in China
Air pollution is a major environmental issue worldwide. To investigate the changes of the atmospheric environment under the national policy, we analyzed 6 air pollutants (including PM2.5, PM10, SO2, 8h-O3, NO2 an...
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Lipidomics Study of Fishes Using Hydrophilic Interaction Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
Lipids are closely related to biological mechanisms with their critical role in membrane structures, energy storage, and signaling. Therefore, lipidomics studies have become an essential tool in a biological s...
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6-Shogaol promotes bone resorption and accelerates orthodontic tooth movement through the JNK-NFATc1 signaling axis
Corticotomy is widely used in clinical practice to accelerate tooth movement and shorten the duration of orthodontic treatment. It is effective, but an invasive surgery is needed to induce alveolar bone osteop...
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Open AccessMale cancer patient sperm cryopreservation for fertility preservation: 10-year monocentric experience
Sperm cryopreservation, an effective method for preserving male fertility, is very advantageous for men suffering from cancer. Unfortunately, as both physicians and cancer patients are unaware of the possibili...
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Relationship between expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and feeding on jellyfish in Pampus argenteus
Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 belongs to the zinc-dependent endopeptidase family, which is associated with important inflammatory processes and plays an important role in cell metabolism, embryonic developm...
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Study of mechanical behavior of salt rock with prefabricated fissures under different confining pressures
To study the mechanical behavior of apparent fissures in salt rock, tests on the rock mechanics were conducted on an RMT-150B multifunctional system. The effects of the apparent fissures on the strength and de...
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Bovine surfactant in the treatment of pneumonia-induced–neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (NARDS) in neonates beyond 34 weeks of gestation: a multicentre, randomized, assessor-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
Neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (NARDS) reflects pulmonary surfactant dysfunction, and the usage of bovine surfactant (Calsurf) supplement may therefore be beneficial. To determine whether bovine ...
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Evaluation of systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity using anti-α-enolase antibody and RDW
The objective of the study was to investigate the value of anti-α-enolase antibody (Ab) combined with RDW in evaluating the activity of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Levels of serum anti-α-enolase Ab and...
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Dynamin-related protein 1 expression correlates with psoriasis disease severity and regulates keratinocyte function
The pathogenesis of psoriasis is still not fully understood. Dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) regulates mitochondrial fission and is implicated in various inflammatory conditions, but research regarding Drp1 i...
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Open AccessDrought stress modify cuticle of tender tea leaf and mature leaf for transpiration barrier enhancement through common and distinct modes
Cuticle is the major transpiration barrier that restricts non-stomatal water loss and is closely associated with plant drought tolerance. Although multiple efforts have been made, it remains controversial what...
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Open AccessEffects of a Mobile Health Intervention to Promote HIV Self-testing with MSM in China: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tested a mobile health (mHealth) intervention program entitled WeTest, delivered via the WeChat mobile app, to promote oral HIV self-testing (HIVST) among MSM in Hefei, China. A total of 100 MSM partic...
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Open AccessTender leaf and fully-expanded leaf exhibited distinct cuticle structure and wax lipid composition in Camellia sinensis cv Fuyun 6
The goal of the present study was to compare the structural and compositional differences of cuticle between tender leaf and fully-expanded leaf in Camellia sinensis, and provide metabolic base for the further ch...
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Open AccessMHealth approach to promote Oral HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in China: a qualitative description
HIV self-testing (HIVST) has demonstrated potential to expand HIV testing among key populations, including men who have sex with men (MSM) in China who have low testing rates. However, due to the autonomous na...
