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Open AccessNomogram for the preoperative prediction of Ki-67 expression and prognosis in stage IA lung adenocarcinoma based on clinical and multi-slice spiral computed tomography features
This study developed and validated a nomogram utilizing clinical and multi-slice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) features for the preoperative prediction of Ki-67 expression in stage IA lung adenocarcinoma. ...
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Formation of Nanoscale Biochar-EPS Corona: Adsorption and Toxicity
Biochar (BC) can be coated with microbial extracellular polymeric materials (EPS) to form BC-EPS corona in an aqueous environment, which may significantly alter its ecological toxicity caused by EPS-facilitate...
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Quantitative Analysis of Morphology and Function in the Fetal Heart with Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation by Speckle Tracking Imaging
Morphology and function in a fetal heart with severe tricuspid regurgitation remains challenging. The aim of this study was to assess cardiac morphology and function in fetuses with severe tricuspid regurgitat...
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Probabilistic Fatigue Life Framework of Notched Specimens Based on the Weibull Distribution Under Multiaxial Loading
In engineering applications, the notch effect and size effect significantly influence the evaluation of fatigue performance in components, necessitating special attention in life prediction. This study propose...
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NiCo2S4/rGO composite electrode material derived from Co-based MOFs for hybrid supercapacitors
The Co-based organic skeleton was combined with graphene oxide (GO) as a precursor, Ni2+ hydrolysis etching was introduced, and finally, NiCo-LDH/GO was obtained. The final composite electrode material NiCo2S4/rG...
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Purification and Characterization of a Novel Anticoagulant Peptide from Protein Hydrolysate of Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker
Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker (ESW), an animal drug in traditional Chinese medicine, has been used clinically for thousands of years for cardiovascular disease and osteoarthritis. Many studies of ESW have reported ...
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Genetics and metabolic responses of Artemisia annua L to the lake of phosphorus under the sparingly soluble phosphorus fertilizer: evidence from transcriptomics analysis
The medicinal herb Artemisia annua L. is prized for its capacity to generate artemisinin, which is used to cure malaria. Potentially influencing the biomass and secondary metabolite synthesis of A. annua is plant...
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Synergistic Effect of Metal Chloride for the Generation of HMF From Cellulose
The conversion of biomass energy sources is a crucial direction in the transformation of energy resources, such as cellulose to high-value chemicals. As an important platform compound, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural ...
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A novel selective ERK1/2 inhibitor, Laxiflorin B, targets EGFR mutation subtypes in non-small-cell lung cancer
Extracellular regulated protein kinases 1/2 (ERK1/2) are key members of multiple signaling pathways, including the ErbB axis. Ectopic ERK1/2 activation contributes to various types of cancer, especially drug r...
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Analytical model considering varying numbers of RA-RUs to determine how to allocate the RA-RUs in practice
The uplink OFDMA−based random access (UORA) is a key mechanism in the 802.11ax protocol. The advantage of the UORA is that nodes can send their frames quickly without requiring resources from the AP; the disad...
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Selective efficient photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics and direct Z-type migration pathway for hierarchical core–shell TiO2/g-C3N4 composites
Constructing superior Z-type photocatalytic heterojunction is beneficial to effectively enlarge interface contact, improve the photo-generated carrier separation rate, and retain the high redox ability. In thi...
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Dynamic spiral updating whale optimization algorithm for solving optimal power flow problem
To address the problems of slow convergence of the traditional whale optimization algorithm and the tendency to fall into local optimal solutions, an improved algorithm based on a combination of elite disturba...
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Open AccessCross-sectional associations between questionnaire-measured physical activity and tissue doppler indices of left ventricular diastolic function
The prevalence of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction has been increasing over the past decade, and to date, effective pharmacotherapies that enhance LV diastolic function have not yet been identified....
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Open AccessTranscriptional analysis reveals formation of axillary solitary hook in vine plant Uncaria rhynchophylla
The hook of Uncaria rhynchophylla is an important external phenotype representing the quality of Gou-Teng. The hook formation pattern of U. rhynchophylla displays a unique feature that solitary hook and opposite ...
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Recent developments in pullout behaviors and tensile properties of ultra-high-performance concrete reinforced with steel fiber
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has gained significant attention as a construction material owing to its exceptional mechanical properties and durability. Steel fibers are widely utilized as a reinforce...
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Open AccessRetrospective study of pathogens involved in vaginitis among Chinese women
To explore the pathogen distribution in Chinese females with vaginitis.
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Open AccessComparison of anti-Müllerian hormone and antral follicle count in the prediction of ovarian response: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Increasingly studies reported that the Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) seems to be a promising and reliable marker of functional ovarian follicle reserve, even better than the AFC test. Our study aimed to conduct...
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Nephrotoxicity of immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis
Few data are available regarding the nephrotoxicity of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) combination therapy in advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This study aimed to investigate the nephrotoxicity of ICI-ba...
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Open AccessDifferences and biocontrol potential of haustorial endophytic fungi from Taxillus Chinensis on different host plants
To explore the community composition and diversity of the endophytic fungi in Taxillus chinensis, samples of the parasites growing on seven different hosts, Morus alba, Prunus salicina, Phellodendron chinense, Ba...
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Revisional One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) for Poor Response of Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (DJB-SG) (Video Report)
Bariatric surgery has actually focused not only on obesity but also more on the improvements or remission of the metabolic diseases. Therefore, revisional surgery is indicated for patients with poor response t...
