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Chun-** Peng
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ZnO/ZnS heterostructure in N-doped porous carbon for anchoring–diffusion–conversion of polysulfides for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
The shuttle effect of polysulfides is one of the key factors hindering the commercialization of lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs). Owing to their high conductivity and advantageous structure, heterostructures ca...
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Exploring the Predominant Factors Influencing the Oxygen Reduction Performance of PtCo/C Catalysts
PtCo nanoalloys (NAs) deposited on carbon black are emerging as robust electrocatalysts for addressing the sluggish kinetic issue of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). However, develo** a simple and low-cost m...
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Open AccessPopulation structure and selection signal analysis of indigenous sheep from the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert
Analyzing the genetic diversity and selection characteristics of sheep (Ovis aries) holds significant value in understanding their environmental adaptability, enhancing breeding efficiency, and achieving effec...
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Efficient elimination of trace iodide ions from medical wastewater by Cu/Cu2O@AC composites
Cu/Cu2O-modified activated carbon composites (Cu/Cu2O@AC) were synthesized via an one-step solvothermal method. The characterization results indicated that copper was uniformly dispersed on the surface of AC as n...
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Benefits of Hepatitis C Viral Eradication: A Real-World Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) increases the risk of liver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This nationwide cohort study assessed the effectiveness of viral eradication of CHC.
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Open AccessTumor-intrinsic IFNα and CXCL10 are critical for immunotherapeutic efficacy by recruiting and activating T lymphocytes in tumor microenvironment
Tumor immunotherapies targeting PD-(L)1 exhibit anti-tumor efficacy in only 10–30% of patients with various cancers. Literature has demonstrated that a “hot tumor” which contains high T lymphocytes in the tumo...
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Dynamic change of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in patients with hepatitis C virus infection after achieving sustained virologic response with direct-acting antivirals
Information on the dynamics of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among hepatitis C virus patients achieving sustained virologic response (SVR12) with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs)...
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Open AccessRadiofrequency radiation reshapes tumor immune microenvironment into antitumor phenotype in pulmonary metastatic melanoma by inducing active transformation of tumor-infiltrating CD8+ T and NK cells
Immunosuppression by the tumor microenvironment is a pivotal factor contributing to tumor progression and immunotherapy resistance. Priming the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) has emerged as a promising s...
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Synthesis, Characterization of Polyethylene Ionomers and Their Antibacterial Properties
Owing to its high production volume and wide range of applications, polyethylene has gained a great deal of attention, but its low surface energy and non-polar nature have limited its application in some impor...
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Open AccessNeferine inhibits BMECs pyroptosis and maintains blood–brain barrier integrity in ischemic stroke by triggering a cascade reaction of PGC-1α
Blood–brain barrier disruption is a critical pathological event in the progression of ischemic stroke (IS). Most studies regarding the therapeutic potential of neferine (Nef) on IS have focused on neuroprotect...
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Nuclear translocation of β-catenin and migration of arecoline-induced oral cancer cells reduced by Taiwanin E via p-GSK3β downregulation
Oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) accounts for 90% of the total oral cancers and is a major public health issue worldwide. It is the most prevalent malignant epithelial neoplasm of the oral cavity.
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A new α-CBC polymer with elevated heat-resistance prepared via catalytic hydrogenation of α-methylstyrene-butadiene-styrene terpolymer over NixPd/NCNT@MFN monolithic catalyst
Elevating the heat resistance of the highly transparent cyclic block copolymer (CBC) is of great significance for the synthesis of high-performance polymers. In this study, a novel bimetallic NixPd/NCNT@MFN catal...
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One-neutron strip** process in the 209Bi(6Li, 5Li)210Bi* reaction reaction
One-neutron strip** process between \(^{6}\) 6 ...
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Security of quantum key distribution with virtual mutually unbiased bases
In a perfect quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol, quantum states should be prepared and measured with mutually unbiased bases (MUBs). However, in a practical QKD system, quantum states are generally prepar...
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Open AccessInvestigation of metal concentration distribution and corresponding health exposure assessment of fabricated metal product manufacturers
The fabricated metal product industries were identified as producers of variable and heterogeneous pollution. Workers in these manufacturing facilities are exposed to multiple pollutants present at variable co...
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Open AccessRetraction Note: FoxM1-mediated RFC5 expression promotes temozolomide resistance
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The impact of previous abdominal surgery on colorectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery
The current study aimed to investigate whether previous abdominal surgery (PAS) could affect the outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. We conducted the search strategy in three databases (PubMed, Embase...
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Open AccessReal-World Efficacy and Safety of Universal 8-Week Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir for Treatment-Naïve Patients from a Nationwide HCV Registry in Taiwan
Eight-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) is indicated for treatment-naïve (TN) patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), with or without compensated cirrhosis. Given that the Taiwanese government is commit...
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Open AccessAssociation between pretreatment emotional distress and immune checkpoint inhibitor response in non-small-cell lung cancer
Emotional distress (ED), commonly characterized by symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, is prevalent in patients with cancer. Preclinical studies suggest that ED can impair antitumor immune responses, but fe...
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Open AccessA multicenter prospective study on the management of hepatoblastoma in children: a report from the Chinese Children’s Cancer Group
This study aimed to identify survival risk factors in Chinese children with hepatoblastoma (HB) and assess the effectiveness of the new treatment protocol proposed by the Chinese Children’s Cancer Group (CCCG)...
