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Open AccessCorrection to: The radiomics nomogram predicts the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients with hepatic metastasis after chemoimmunotherapy
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Study on Microstructure and Tensile Behavior of X70 Dual-Phase Steel in Different Directions: Experiments and Crystal Plasticity Finite Element Method
Thick-walled X70 dual-phase subsea pipeline steel meets high strength, plasticity conditions. The pipeline characteristics of large wall thickness and small pipe diameter are beneficial for bending and crushin...
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RUNX3 exerts tumor-suppressive role through inhibiting EXOSC4 expression
Breast cancer severely affects women health. 70% of breast cancer are estrogen receptor positive. Breast cancer stem cells are a group of tumor with plasticity, causing tumor relapse and metastasis. RUNX3 is a...
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Attention-based ResNet for intrusion detection and severity analysis using sliding window blockchain and firewall in IoT
With the increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) networks, ensuring their security has become a critical concern due to resource limitations and the growing complexity of malicious attacks. Intrusion D...
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Open AccessUnderstanding the charge transfer effects of single atoms for boosting the performance of Na-S batteries
The effective flow of electrons through bulk electrodes is crucial for achieving high-performance batteries, although the poor conductivity of homocyclic sulfur molecules results in high barriers against the p...
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Open AccessThe radiomics nomogram predicts the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients with hepatic metastasis after chemoimmunotherapy
To construct a prognostic model based on MR features and clinical data to evaluate the progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and objective response rate (ORR) of pancreatic cancer patients wit...
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Open AccessImpact of modifiers on soil–water characteristics of graphite tailings
To achieve integrated resource utilization of graphite tailings to improve their water-holding capacity, river silt and cow dung powder were added to graphite tailings as organic matter improvers. Improver rat...
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Open AccessIdentification of two novel large deletions in FBN1 gene by next-generation sequencing and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification
Mutations in fibrillin-1 (FBN1) are known to be associated with Marfan syndrome (MFS), an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder. Most FBN1 mutations are missense or nonsense mutations. Traditional molecul...
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Open AccessMicrobiological isolates and associated complications of dacryocystitis and canaliculitis in a prominent tertiary ophthalmic teaching hospital in northern China
To report the microbiological isolates, aetiology, complications, antibiotic susceptibilities, and clinical remission of dacryocystitis and canaliculitis in a prominent tertiary ophthalmic teaching and referra...
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Open AccessDifferential protein analysis of saline-alkali promoting the oil accumulation in Nitzschia palea
The increasingly severe salinization of the aquatic environment has led to serious damage to the habitats of aquatic organisms. Benthic diatoms are commonly employed as indicator species for assessing water qu...
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Analysis of a Novel Torus Tensegrity Structure
A novel configuration method was applied to set up a torus tensegrity structure without over-constraint nodes. Based on the structure characteristics and the number of layers along the central axis of the stru...
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A new diatom genus Spargeria gen. nov. (Bacillariophyceae) from **zang, China, and the description of two new species
During our investigation of diatom biodiversity in **zang, two species exhibited unique morphological features discriminative from all previously known genera. Herein we describe these two species and describe...
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Medial minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis for humeral shaft fractures: a case series and novel technique description
Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPPO) is increasingly favored for treating humeral shaft fractures (HSFs). However, conventional MIPPO techniques pose challenges in fixing fractures near...
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Open AccessPyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 reprograms proline metabolism to drive breast cancer stemness under psychological stress
Cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) contribute to cancer metastasis, drug resistance and tumor relapse, yet how amino acid metabolism promotes CSC maintenance remains exclusive. Here, we identify that proline synthe...
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Open Accessα-myosin heavy chain lactylation maintains sarcomeric structure and function and alleviates the development of heart failure
The sarcomeric interaction of α-myosin heavy chain (α-MHC) with Titin is vital for cardiac structure and contraction. However, the mechanism regulating this interaction in normal and failing hearts remains unk...
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Assessment of anti-nucleosome antibody (ANuA) isotypes for the diagnosis and prediction of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis activity
Our study aims to investigate the serum levels of anti-nucleosome antibody (ANuA) isotypes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and clarify ANuA isotypes that may diagnose and predict SLE. We de...
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Qinia gen. nov. (Bacillariophyceae: Cymbellales) from Yunnan Province, China
An interesting group of cymbelloid diatoms was collected from lakes in Yunnan Province, China, and observations on their valve morphology made using light and scanning electron microscopy. These cymbelloid spe...
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Biomimetic Preparation of Alumina Hierarchical Papillary Microrough Structure for Hydrophobic Improvement and Its Abrasion Resistance Finite Element Analysis
The surface of lotus leaves has a hierarchical micro–nano-rough structure. We determined that the papillary structure also possesses hierarchical features on the microscale. We used alumina particles as rough ...
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Open AccessTreatment effects after maxillary expansion using invisalign first system vs. acrylic splint expander in mixed dentition: a prospective cohort study
Invisalign First System (First) is a new type of orthodontic appliance for maxillary arch expansion in mixed dentition children. Till now, few studies have evaluated the expansion effects of First versus other...
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Open AccessFactors influencing the bone mineral density in Duroc boars
Leg weakness affects animal welfare and is one of the primary reasons for culling of boars. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is one of the primary factors contributing to leg weakness. Low BMD also appeared to b...
