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Open AccessScalarization of Kerr–Newman black holes in the Einstein–Chern–Simons-scalar theory
We investigate the tachyonic instability of Kerr–Newman (KN) black hole with a rotation parameter a in the Einstein–Chern–Simons-scalar theory coupled with a quadratic massive scalar field. This instability analy...
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Urolithin A promotes atherosclerotic plaque stability by limiting inflammation and hypercholesteremia in Apolipoprotein E–deficient mice
Urolithin A (UroA), a dietary phytochemical, is produced by gut bacteria from fruits rich in natural polyphenols ellagitannins (ETs). The efficiency of ETs metabolism to UroA in humans depends on gut microbiot...
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Open AccessThe efficacy and safety of adding PD-1 blockade to induction chemotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy (IC-CCRT) for locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: an observational, propensity score-matched analysis
Despite the success of PD-1 blockade in recurrent/metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), its effect for locoregionally advanced NPC (LANPC) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the benefit of addi...
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Open AccessDeficiency of histone deacetylases 3 in macrophage alleviates monosodium urate crystals-induced gouty inflammation in mice
Gout is caused by monosodium urate (MSU) crystals deposition to trigger immune response. A recent study suggested that inhibition of Class I Histone deacetylases (HDACs) can significantly reduce MSU crystals-i...
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Holographic Polymer Nanocomposites with High Refractive Index Modulation by Do** Liquid Crystal E6M
Holographic optical elements (HOEs) based on polymer composites have become a research hot spot in recent years for augmented reality (AR) due to the significant improvement of optical performance, dynamic ran...
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Open AccessDouble lung transplantation is better than single lung transplantation for end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a meta-analysis
Lung transplantation is one of the most common treatment options for patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, the choice between single and double lung transplantation for these ...
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Open AccessMitochondrial injury induced by a Salmonella genotoxin triggers the proinflammatory senescence-associated secretory phenotype
Bacterial genotoxins damage host cells by targeting their chromosomal DNA. In the present study, we demonstrate that a genotoxin of Salmonella Typhi, typhoid toxin, triggers the senescence-associated secretory ph...
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Open AccessA case report of drug interaction between co-packaged nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and tacrolimus causing hyponatremia in a lung transplant recipient
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in lung transplant recipients can be lethal owing to the use of immunosuppressants. Antiviral agents may be administered to these patients. Co-packaged nirmatrelvi...
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Deep learning enables the discovery of a novel cuproptosis-inducing molecule for the inhibition of hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common and deadly cancers in the world. The therapeutic outlook for HCC patients has significantly improved with the advent and development of systematic and t...
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Advances in low-temperature hydrothermal stability of Cu/SAPO-34 zeolite
The Cu/SAPO-34 zeolite serves as an efficient active component for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in flue gas by ammonia. Despite its commendable high-temperature hydrothermal st...
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Generation of a hybrid W entangled state of three photonic qubits with different encodings
The W-type entangled states are very useful in quantum computing and quantum communication. Many works have been devoted to preparing non-hybrid W states (i.e., all qubits with the same encoding) in various physi...
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Open AccessUstilago maydis PR-1-like protein has evolved two distinct domains for dual virulence activities
The diversification of effector function, driven by a co-evolutionary arms race, enables pathogens to establish compatible interactions with hosts. Structurally conserved plant pathogenesis-related PR-1 and PR...
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Optimized PID Controller in Micro-Electrical Discharge Machine to Prepare Nano-Ag Colloid by Electrical Spark Discharge Method
Electrical Spark Discharge Method (ESDM), a chemical pollution-free preparation method used for the preparation of nano-Ag colloids, does not require additional surfactants or other chemical dispersants. In th...
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Up-regulation of microglial chemokine CXCL12 in anterior cingulate cortex mediates neuropathic pain in diabetic mice
Diabetic patients frequently experience neuropathic pain, which currently lacks effective treatments. The mechanisms underlying diabetic neuropathic pain remain unclear. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is ...
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Open AccessWidely targeted quantitative lipidomics and prognostic model reveal plasma lipid predictors for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Dysregulation of lipid metabolism is closely associated with cancer progression. The study aimed to establish a prognostic model to predict distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) in patients with nasopharynge...
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Open AccessThe facilitating role of phycospheric heterotrophic bacteria in cyanobacterial phosphonate availability and Microcystis bloom maintenance
Phosphonates are the main components in the global phosphorus redox cycle. Little is known about phosphonate metabolism in freshwater ecosystems, although rapid consumption of phosphonates has been observed fr...
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Kinematic Analysis of a New 3T1R Parallel Manipulator
Parallel manipulators are known to have higher structural rigidity and end-effector speed than serial manipulators. However, the size, payload, rigidity, and repeatability of parallel manipulators highly depen...
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The Effect of Exogenous and Endogenous Parameters on Group Resting-State Effective Connectivity and BOLD Signal
fMRI has gained popularity in research and clinical settings. The majority of work relies on group comparisons to identify the resting-state network structure, connectivity, and differences between diverse pop...
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Open AccessA study of green roof and impact on the temperature of buildings using integrated IoT system
With the rise of environmental consciousness and the evolution of circular cities, the Internet of things (IoT) has been combined with the concept of circular economies to promote the effective control of rene...
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Preparing Cuprous Iodide Nanocolloid by the Electrical Spark Discharge Method
In this study, the electric spark discharge method was used to prepare a cuprous iodide nanocolloid (CuINC); specifically, an electrical discharge machine was used to prepare a CuINC under five sets of pulse w...
