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Open AccessLipoprotein (a)-Related Inflammatory Imbalance: A Novel Horizon for the Development of Atherosclerosis
The primary objective of this review is to explore the pathophysiological roles and clinical implications of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in the context of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). We seek to ...
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Open AccessA N–CoSe/CoSe2–C@Cu hierarchical architecture as a current collector-integrated anode for potassium-ion batteries
The highly reversible insertion/extraction of large-radius K+ into electrode materials remains a tough goal, especially for conversion-type materials. Herein, we design a current collector-integrated electrode (N...
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Synergistic improvement of erosion-corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of nickel aluminium bronze alloy by the addition of Cr
The effect of Cr addition on nickel aluminium bronze (NAB) alloy microstructure, mechanical properties, and erosion-corrosion behaviour has been studied. The results show that Cr addition does not change the c...
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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 AccessThe Role of the Intestinal Flora and Its Derivatives in Neurocognitive Disorders: A Narrative Review from Surgical Perspective
Perioperative neurocognitive dysfunction is a significant concern for population health, impacting postoperative recovery and increasing the financial burden on patients. With an increasing number of surgical ...
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Pedobacter deserti sp. nov., a novel species isolated from desert soil
An aerobic, Gram-stain-negative bacterium, designated as SYSU D00382T, was sourced from soil of Gurbantunggut Desert, PR China. The strain was short-rod-shaped, oxidase-positive and catalase-negative, with yellow...
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Open AccessCRISPR screens reveal convergent targeting strategies against evolutionarily distinct chemoresistance in cancer
Resistance to chemotherapy has been a major hurdle that limits therapeutic benefits for many types of cancer. Here we systematically identify genetic drivers underlying chemoresistance by performing 30 genome-...
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Seawater-based soybean urease for calcareous sand biomineralization
In tropical islands, calcareous sand with poor engineering properties usually needs to be treated before it can be used as building materials. Considering the scarcity of freshwater in these areas, this study ...
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A global survey on the use of the international classification of diseases codes for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
With the implementation of the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) and the publication of the metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) nomenclature in 2020...
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Ucf-101 alleviates Ischaemia/Reperfusion induced retinal inflammation and injury via suppressing oxidative damage
The Omi/HtrA2 inhibitor 5-[5-(2-nitrophenyl) furfuryliodine]-1,3-diphenyl-2-thiobarbituric acid (Ucf-101) has shown neuroprotective effects in the central nervous system. However, whether Ucf-101 can protect r...
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Open AccessComparison of proximal and distal laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy for complete duplex kidneys in children
To compare efficacy of proximal and distal laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy (UU) for complete duplex kidneys in children.
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Methylobacterium nigriterrae sp. nov., isolated from black soil
An aerobic, Gram-stain-negative, motile rod bacterium, designated as SYSU BS000021T, was isolated from a black soil sample in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene seq...
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Properties and microstructure of copper–titanium alloys with magnesium additions
The volume fractions and morphology of precipitates in precipitation-strengthened Cu-Ti alloys, which precipitate mainly as continuous and discontinuous precipitates, are important for the application of the a...
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Open AccessRisk factors for renal outcomes in children with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis: a nationwide retrospective study in China
Pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a life-threatening systemic vasculitis featured by liability to renal involvement. However, there are few studies on the risk factor...
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Open AccessPrevalence of metabolic syndrome among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma of different etiologies: a retrospective study
This study compared the prevalences of metabolic syndrome and of cardiac or kidney comorbidities among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) associated with metabolic dysfunction-related fatty liver dis...
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Acetylcholine muscarinic M1 receptors in the rodent prefrontal cortex modulate cognitive abilities to establish social hierarchy
In most social species, the attainment of social dominance is strongly affected by personality traits. Dominant individuals show better cognitive abilities, however, whether an individual’s cognition can deter...
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Open AccessBrood success of sex-role-reversed pheasant-tailed jacanas: the effects of social polyandry, seasonality, and male mating order
Multiple mating by avian females may increase hatching and overall brood success; however, reproductive effort and parental investment are costly, and females may be gradually depleted, with lowered outputs ov...
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Open AccessAltered mucosal bacteria and metabolomics in patients with Peutz–Jeghers syndrome
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of pigmented spots, gastrointestinal polyps and increased susceptibility to cancers. Currently, most studies have invest...
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Online segmented thickness prediction of hot rolling strip based on IBA-XGBoost
An online segmented thickness prediction algorithm for steel strips based on machine learning is proposed to address issues of strong coupling and low accuracy in existing mathematical thickness models. Firstl...
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The time-dependent expression of FPR2 and ANXA1 in murine deep vein thrombosis model and its relation to thrombus age
Thrombus age determination in fatal venous thromboembolism cases is an important task for forensic pathologists. In this study, we investigated the time-dependent expressions of formyl peptide receptor 2 (FPR2...
