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A new family of proteins is required for tethering of Casparian strip membrane domain and nutrient homoeostasis in rice
Cell–cell junctions are essential for multicellular organisms to maintain nutrient homoeostasis. A plant-type tight junction, the Casparian strip (CS)–Casparian strip membrane domain (CSD) that seals the parac...
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Open AccessMultiple variation patterns of terpene synthases in 26 maize genomes
Terpenoids are important compounds associated with the pest and herbivore resistance mechanisms of plants; consequently, it is essential to identify and explore terpene synthase (TPS) genes in maize. In the prese...
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Correction to: Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta inhibitor SB216763 improves Kir2.1 expression after myocardia infraction in rats
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Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta inhibitor SB216763 improves Kir2.1 expression after myocardia infraction in rats
Abnormal ion channel currents caused by myocardial electrical remodeling is one of the main causes of malignant arrhythmias. Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK-3β) is the main therapeutic target following ischem...
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Regulation of osteoblast behaviors via cross-talk between Hippo/YAP and MAPK signaling pathway under fluoride exposure
Titanium is widely used in implant materials, while excessive fluoride may have negative effects on the osseointegration between the titanium and osteoblasts. Although the underlying mechanisms are still not c...
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Open AccessEnhanced corrosion resistance of zinc-containing nanowires-modified titanium surface under exposure to oxidizing microenvironment
Titanium (Ti) and its alloys as bio-implants have excellent biocompatibilities and osteogenic properties after modification of chemical composition and topography via various methods. The corrosion resistance ...
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Open AccessThe efficacy of synovectomy for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
Many studies have proposed synovectomy during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to reduce pain after TKA. The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of synovectomy for treating of TKA through a meta-analysis.
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Open AccessmiR-27b regulates myogenic proliferation and differentiation by targeting Pax3 in goat
This study found that miR-27 is expressed in muscle and regulates muscle proliferation and differentiation. We explored the function and regulatory mechanism of miR-27b in goat muscle proliferation and differe...
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Clutter and Noise Suppression Based on Match Filter
Background clutter and noise is the vital influence elements for objective detection from space remote sensing imaging data collected. Therefore, clutter and noise suppression is an issue technique to improve ...
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Open AccessIdentification of differentially expressed microRNAs between Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab-resistant and -susceptible strains of Ostrinia furnacalis
The Asian corn borer (ACB), Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenée), can develop strong resistance to Cry1Ab, the most widely commercialized Cry toxin for Bt maize worldwide. It is essential to understand the mechanism of r...
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Open AccessTranscriptome differences between Cry1Ab resistant and susceptible strains of Asian corn borer
Asian corn borer (ACB), Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenée), is the major insect pest of maize in China and countries of East and Southeast Asia, the Pacific and Australasia. ACB can develop strong resistance to the tra...
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Open AccessStepwise mechanism and H2O-assisted hydrolysis in atomic layer deposition of SiO2 without a catalyst
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a powerful deposition technique for constructing uniform, conformal, and ultrathin films in microelectronics, photovoltaics, catalysis, energy storage, and conversion. The poss...
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Open AccessIdentification and characterization of microRNAs in the ovaries of multiple and uniparous goats (Capra hircus) during follicular phase
Superior kidding rate is an important economic trait in production of meat goat, and ovulation rate is the precondition of kidding rate. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play critical roles in almost all ovarian biological ...
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The prognostic value of elevated ezrin in patients with osteosarcoma
Published studies researching the prognostic significance of ezrin expression in patients with osteosarcoma are inconclusive and heterogeneous. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess its prognostic value more ...
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A Monte Carlo Enhanced PSO Algorithm for Optimal QoM in Multi-Channel Wireless Networks
In wireless monitoring networks, wireless sniffers are distributed in a region to monitor the activities of users. It can be used for fault diagnosis, resource management and critical path analysis. Due to har...
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Estimation of cancer cases and deaths attributable to infection in China
The burden of cancer attributable to infection in China has not been systematically quantified in detail.
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CFTR chloride channel as a molecular target of anthraquinone compounds in herbal laxatives
To clarify whether CFTR is a molecular target of intestinal fluid secretion caused by the anthraquinone compounds from laxative herbal plants.
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Determination of Poricoic Acid A in Rat Plasma after Oral and Intravenous Administration by LC–MS–MS and Its Application to a Pharmacokinetic Study
A sensitive and specific liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS–MS) method was developed and validated for the quantification of poricoic acid A (PAA) in rat plasma. The plasma samples were prec...
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Isolation and characterization of an AHL lactonase gene from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
An AHL lactonase gene (aiiA) was PCR amplified from the genomic DNA of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, with the intact open reading frame of 753 base pair. The gene shares high identity to its homologues present in d...
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An Economical Method for Isolation of Dioscin from Dioscorea nipponica Makino by HSCCC Coupled with ELSD, and a Computer-Aided UNIFAC Mathematical Model
An economical method for isolation of dioscin from Dioscorea nipponica Makino by high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC) was successfully developed by using a UNIFAC mathematical model coupled with comp...
