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Antithrombic effects of Piper retrofractum in a rat model of acute thrombosis: modulation of endothelial adhesion molecules and inflammatory factors
Piper retrofractum (PR) is a tropical plant used as a spice in Southeast Asia. This study investigated the antithrombotic effect of PR in rats with acute thrombosis induced by collagen and epinephrine (CE). The r...
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Open AccessImportance of multimodal resident education curriculum for general surgeons: perspectives of trainers and trainees
Satisfaction should be prioritized to maximize the value of education for trainees. This study was conducted with professors, fellows, and surgical residents in the Department of general surgery (GS) to evalua...
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Interleukin-15 and -21-activated, donor-derived NK cell infusion after haploidentical HCT in high-risk AML and MDS—a cohort analysis
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Open AccessCinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) hot water extract improves inflammation and tight junctions in the intestine in vitro and in vivo
The natural byproduct Cinnamomum cassia was widely used in ancient Asia to cure disease because of its various pharmacological effects. Despite its ethnomedicinal benefits, few studies on the intestinal anti-infl...
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Open AccessThe deubiquitinase UCHL3 mediates p300-dependent chemokine signaling in alveolar type II cells to promote pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, fatal, fibrotic, interstitial lung disease of unknown cause. Despite extensive studies, the underlying mechanisms of IPF development remain unknown. Here, we f...
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The infusion of ex vivo, interleukin-15 and -21-activated donor NK cells after haploidentical HCT in high-risk AML and MDS patients—a randomized trial
Clinical effect of donor-derived natural killer cell infusion (DNKI) after HLA-haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) was evaluated in high-risk myeloid malignancy in phase 2, randomized trial...
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A comparative study on a biodegradable hyaluronic acid microneedle patch with a needleless patch for dry skin in atopic dermatitis: a single-blinded, split-body, randomized controlled trial
To overcome interruption of skin barrier in transdermal drug delivery, the microneedle (MN) patch penetrates the barrier by punching with its MNs. Setting a needleless patch (NL patch) as the control intervent...
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The effect of fermented rice germ extracts on the inhibition of glucose uptake in the gastrointestinal tract in vitro and in vivo
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fermented rice germ extracts on the inhibition of glucose uptake in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Samples were prepared by extracting rice germ fermented with Lactoba...
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The Basic Techniques for Thread Lifting
Thread lifting is a commonly used technique in minimal aesthetic fields. However, the procedures are not standardized, resulting in technical variations. In this chapter we will discuss several types of thread...
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Short Scar Rhytidectomy Combined with PDO Threads
Thread lifting has recently become one of the most performed minimally invasive procedures. However, it might have relative short longevity and less effectiveness as compared to conventional facelifts. However...
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Comparable clinical and radiological outcomes between anatomical and high femoral tunnels in posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
To compare clinical and radiological outcomes and failure rates between anatomical and high femoral tunnels in remnant-preserving single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.
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Open AccessClub cell-specific role of programmed cell death 5 in pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) causes progressive fibrosis and worsening pulmonary function. Prognosis is poor and no effective therapies exist. We show that programmed cell death 5 (PDCD5) expression is ...
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Photocatalytic Oxidation of Organic Compounds by Visible Light-Illuminated g-C3N4-AQ in Combination with Fe(III)
A visible light-responsive photocatalyst (g-C3N4-AQ) has been synthesized. g-C3N4-AQ produces hydrogen peroxide with the response to visible light. g-C3N4-AQ in combination with Fe(III) produces hydroxyl radical ...
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Open AccessModerate-to-vigorous physical activity attenuates the detrimental effects of television viewing on the cardiorespiratory fitness in Asian adolescents: the Asia-fit study
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and television viewing are independently associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. However, limited evidence is available on their combined effects, specifically ...
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A comparative study of the antithrombotic effect through activated endothelium of garlic powder and tomato extracts using a rodent model of collagen and epinephrine induced thrombosis
In this study, garlic powder, tomato extract and a mixture of both were analyzed for anti-thrombotic effects using a collagen and epinephrine induced thrombosis model. Rats were randomly assigned to control, t...
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Antihypertensive effects of Ile–Pro–Ile–Lys from krill (Euphausia superba) protein hydrolysates: purification, identification and in vivo evaluation in spontaneously hypertensive rats
Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptide was purified from krill (Euphausia superba) protein hydrolysate using consecutive chromatography using an SP-Sephadex C-25 cation exchanger and then revers...
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Open AccessProtein serine/threonine phosphatase PPEF-1 suppresses genotoxic stress response via dephosphorylation of PDCD5
Programmed cell death 5 (PDCD5) is believed to play a crucial role in p53 activation; however, the underlying mechanism of how PDCD5 function is regulated during apoptosis remains obscure. Here, we report that...
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Galactose-Taurine Sodium Salt: A Taurine Derivate in Zebrafish In Vivo Model
Taurine, the plentiful amino acids in mammalian cells exerts various biological activities including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Inflammation can cause several diseases such as cancer, heart dis...
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Xylose-Taurine Reduced Suppresses the Inflammatory Responses in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Raw264.7 Macrophages
Here, the anti-inflammatory effect of Xylose-Taurine reduced (X-T-R), a taurine derivate was investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. X-T-R reduced the generations of nitric oxide (...
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Galactose-Taurine Sodium Salt in LPS-Activated RAW 264.7 Cells
In this study, we synthesized Galactose-Taurine sodium salt (G-T) as a functional food ingredient to enhance biological activities of taurine. Also, anti-inflammatory effects of G-T were investigated in lipopo...
