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Open AccessDisruption of a licorice cellulose synthase-derived glycosyltransferase gene demonstrates its in planta role in soyasaponin biosynthesis
CRISPR–Cas9-mediated disruption of a licorice cellulose synthase-derived glycosyltransferase gene, GuCSyGT, demonstrated the in planta role of GuCSyGT as the enzyme catalyzing 3-O-glucuronosylation of triterpe...
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Open AccessClose-to-lesion transbronchial biopsy: a novel technique to improve suitability of specimens for genetic testing in patients with peripheral pulmonary lesions
Bronchoscopy with radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound, a guide sheath, and electromagnetic navigation can improve the diagnostic yield of peripheral lung nodules. However, the suitability of specimens for ge...
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Open AccessClinical importance of the range of detectable variants between the Oncomine Dx target test and a conventional single-gene test for EGFR mutation
Although we have experienced some cases with discordant results between the Oncomine Dx target test (ODxTT) and conventional single gene tests for detecting EGFR alterations, the clinical efficacy of EGFR-TKIs in...
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Open AccessDrastic transitions of excited state and coupling regime in all-inorganic perovskite microcavities characterized by exciton/plasmon hybrid natures
Lead-halide perovskites are highly promising for various optoelectronic applications, including laser devices. However, fundamental photophysics explaining the coherent-light emission from this material system...
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Decreased incidence of intussusception during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trends in pediatric surgical emergencies
Recent reports suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic may be influencing disease morbidity. The purpose of this study was to investigate pandemic-related changes in the incidence of pediatric surgical emergencies.
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Open AccessA Staphylococcus pro-apoptotic peptide induces acute exacerbation of pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and fatal disease of unknown etiology; however, apoptosis of lung alveolar epithelial cells plays a role in disease progression. This intractable disease is ass...
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Open Access111In-labeled anti-cadherin17 antibody D2101 has potential as a noninvasive imaging probe for diagnosing gastric cancer and lymph-node metastasis
Cadherin-17 (CDH17) is a transmembrane protein that mediates cell–cell adhesion and is frequently expressed in adenocarcinomas, including gastric cancer. CDH17 may be an effective diagnostic marker for the sta...
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Open AccessA 90Y-labelled anti-ROBO1 monoclonal antibody exhibits antitumour activity against hepatocellular carcinoma xenografts during ROBO1-targeted radioimmunotherapy
ROBO1 is a membrane protein that functions in axon guidance. ROBO1 contributes to tumour metastasis and angiogenesis and may have potential as a target protein of immunotherapy because ROBO1 is specifically ex...
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Open AccessSolitary pulmonary nodule of benign metastasizing leiomyoma associated with primary lung cancer: a case report
Benign metastasizing leiomyoma in the lung is a very rare disease characterized by the growth of uterine leiomyoma tissue. In most cases there is a previous history of hysterectomy for uterine leiomyoma.