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Open AccessAutomatic segmentation of 15 critical anatomical labels and measurements of cardiac axis and cardiothoracic ratio in fetal four chambers using nnU-NetV2
Accurate segmentation of critical anatomical structures in fetal four-chamber view images is essential for the early detection of congenital heart defects. Current prenatal screening methods rely on manual mea...
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Cerebellar Cortical Dysplasia: Case Report
This was a study of 12 cerebellar cortical dysplasias (CCDs) fetuses, these cases were characterized by a disorder of cerebellar fissures. Historically, CCD diagnosis was primarily performed using postnatal im...
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Open AccessShank3 deficiency elicits autistic-like behaviors by activating p38α in hypothalamic AgRP neurons
SH3 and multiple ankyrin repeat domains protein 3 (SHANK3) monogenic mutations or deficiency leads to excessive stereotypic behavior and impaired sociability, which frequently occur in autism cases. To date, t...
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Isolation and genome-wide analysis of the novel Acinetobacter baumannii bacteriophage vB_AbaM_AB3P2
A lytic Acinetobacter baumannii phage, isolate vB_AbaM_AB3P2, was isolated from a sewage treatment plant in China. A. baumannii phage vB_AbaM_AB3P2 has a dsDNA genome that is 44,824 bp in length with a G + C cont...
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Open AccessSpike structure of gold nanobranches induces hepatotoxicity in mouse hepatocyte organoid models
Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have been extensively recognized as an active candidate for a large variety of biomedical applications. However, the clinical conversion of specific types of GNPs has been hindered du...
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Open AccessIdentification of two major QTLs for pod shell thickness in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) using BSA-seq analysis
Pod shell thickness (PST) is an important agronomic trait of peanut because it affects the ability of shells to resist pest infestations and pathogen attacks, while also influencing the peanut shelling process...
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High cholesterol diet–induced testicular dysfunction in rats
Hypercholesterolemia due to a high-cholesterol diet is linked to numerous diseases and may lead to male infertility. However, the underlying mechanism remains unknown. The maintenance of male fertility require...
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Multiple attribute decision-making based on a prospect theory-based TOPSIS method for venture capital selection with complex information
Venture capitalists are heavily influenced by their psychological state and intuition when making investment decisions in uncertain investment environments. To choose promising enterprises in China, it is nece...
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A multi-criteria comprehensive evaluation framework of online learning platform based on Pythagorean probabilistic linguistic information
The popularization of online education, particularly the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the past few years, has promoted the development of online learning platforms. Consequently, the importance of optima...
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Electrochemical properties of LATP ceramic electrolyte doped with LiBiO3 sintering additive and its derived sandwich structure composite solid electrolyte
To improve the sinterability, a new LATP-x wt% LiBiO3 composite solid electrolyte was fabricated by adding LiBiO3 to a NASICON-type Li1.5Al0.5Ti1.5(PO4)3 (LATP) solid electrolyte synthesized by the sol–gel method...
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Different hydraulic strategies under drought stress between Fraxinus mandshurica and Larix gmelinii seedlings
Persistent and severe drought induced by global climate change causes tree mortality mainly due to the hydraulic imbalance of conduit systems, but the magnitude of injury may be species dependent. A water-excl...
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Intraspecific variation in genome size in Artemisia argyi determined using flow cytometry and a genome survey
Different collections and accessions of Artemisia argyi (Chinese mugwort) harbour considerable diversity in morphology and bioactive compounds, but no mechanisms have been reported that explain these variations. ...
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Regulation effect of osteoblasts towards osteocytes by silk fibroin encapsulation
Herein, the rational design micromilieus involved silk fibroin (SF)-based materials have been used to encapsulate the osteoblasts, forming an extracellular coated shell on the cells, which exhibited the high p...
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Open AccessArtemisia argyi allelopathy: a generalist compromises hormone balance, element absorption, and photosynthesis of receptor plants
Allelopathy is expressed through the release of plant chemicals and is considered a natural alternative for sustainable weed management. Artemisia argyi (A. argyi) is widely distributed throughout Asia, and often...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Temporal and spatial cellular and molecular pathological alterations with single-cell resolution in the adult spinal cord after injury
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Open AccessTemporal and spatial cellular and molecular pathological alterations with single-cell resolution in the adult spinal cord after injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) involves diverse injury responses in different cell types in a temporally and spatially specific manner. Here, using single-cell transcriptomic analyses combined with classic anatomica...
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Open AccessA new classification of congenital abnormalities of UPVS: sonographic appearances, screening strategy and clinical significance
The umbilical–portal venous system (UPVS) plays an important role in embryonic development, as well as a significant blood circulation system to ensure the normal blood supply of fetal heart and brain and othe...
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Open AccessEffects of increasing intake of soybean oil on synthesis of testosterone in Leydig cells
Soybean oil is a very common edible oil in daily life. With the changes in the dietary composition, the intake of soybean oil increased. However, the effects of dietary intake of soybean oil on testosterone pr...
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A novel technique to assess fetal corpus callosum by two-dimensional axial plane
The definition of new normal values of the corpus callosum (CC) in axial sonographic scans and evaluation of their feasibility in diagnosing abnormal CC.
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Open AccessAcupuncture treatment on the motor area of the scalp for motor dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Scalp acupuncture has been widely used as treatment for motor dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy in China. Previous studies have failed to provide high-quality evidence to demonstrate the effectivenes...
