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Prevalence, risk factors and clinical correlates of glucose disturbances in a large sample of Han Chinese patients with first-episode drug-naïve major depressive disorder
Glucose disturbances are a common comorbidity of major depressive disorder (MDD) patients and have been extensively studied in the past. However, few studies have explored glucose disturbances in first-episode...
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Latest developments in EUV photoresist evaluation capability at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Evaluating the comprehensive characteristics of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoresists is crucial for their application in EUV lithography, a key process in modern technology. This paper highlights the capabil...
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Sampling rate and necessary conditions for geoelectric structure reconstruction in transient electromagnetic exploration
To improve the detection precision of the transient electromagnetic method, dense observation points and windows are necessary. However, to keep the number of samples in every acquisition window unchanged, the...
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Metformin promotes microglial cells to facilitate myelin debris clearance and accelerate nerve repairment after spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one kind of severe trauma for central nervous system. Myelin debris clearance and axon regeneration are essential for nerve regeneration after SCI. Metformin, a glucose-lowering dru...
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Differences in oscillometric blood pressure readings between unsupported and supported back conditions
Appropriate body posture is important for accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement. However, the impact of an unsupported back on BP readings is currently controversial. This study included 224 subjects (18–86...
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DL-3-n-butylphthalide ameliorates diabetes-associated cognitive decline by enhancing PI3K/Akt signaling and suppressing oxidative stress
DL-3-n-Butylphthalide (DL-NBP), a small molecular compound extracted from the seeds of Apium graveolens Linn (Chinese celery), has been shown to exert neuroprotective effects due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-ox...
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Open AccessEffect of transient scrotal hyperthermia on human sperm: an iTRAQ-based proteomic analysis
Through this prospective study, we aimed to explore the change of molecular modification after the transient scrotal hyperthermia on human sperm.
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Open AccessA prospective, multicenter, randomized OCT study of early neointimal condition at first and second months after BuMA Supreme stent versus XIENCE stent implantation in high-bleeding-risk coronary artery disease patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Earlier vascular healing after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation may reduce the incidence of late stent thrombosis and provide theoretical evidence to shorten dual antiplatelet therapy duration in patients...
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Open AccessGenetic and morphological divergence among three closely related Phrynocephalus species (Agamidae)
The Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) is the world’s highest and largest plateau, but the role of its uplift in the evolution of species or biotas still remains poorly known. Toad-headed lizards of the reproductiv...
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Open AccessRemote ischemic conditioning during primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review was designed to evaluate the efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus primary PCI alone for ST-segment elevation myocar...
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Open AccessDoes the oviparity-viviparity transition alter the partitioning of yolk in embryonic snakes?
The oviparity-viviparity transition is a major evolutionary event, likely altering the reproductive process of the organisms involved. Residual yolk, a portion of yolk remaining unutilized at hatching or birth...
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Open AccessCollagen triple helix repeat containing-1 negatively regulated by microRNA-30c promotes cell proliferation and metastasis and indicates poor prognosis in breast cancer
Collagen triple helix repeat containing-1 (CTHRC1), which was firstly identified overexpressed in the adventitia and neointima of injured rat arteries, could inhibit collagen expression and increase cell migra...
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Experimental investigations of mechanical and reaction responses for drop-weight impacted energetic particles
Low-velocity drop-weight impact experiments on individual and multiple Cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine (HMX) energetic particles were performed using a modified drop-weight machine equipped with high-speed ...
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Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the Ussuri mamushi (Gloydius ussuriensis)
The Ussuri mamushi (Gloydius ussuriensis) is especially adapted to low temperature environments in the high latitude area and it is classified as least concern according to the China Red Data Book of Endangered A...
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Microsatellite primer development for the king ratsnakes Elaphe carinata (Colubridae)
The king ratsnakes (Elaphe carinata) is widespread in south-eastern China, North Vietnam, and Japan (Ryukyu Islands). The snake is listed as a vulnerable species according to the China Red Data Book of Endangered...
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The Involvement of the CD40-CD40L Pathway in Activated Platelet-Induced Changes in HUVEC COX-2 and PPARα Expression
We aim to determine the extent of the CD40-CD40L pathway involvement in activated platelet-induced changes in human umbilical endothelial cells (HUVECs). Activated platelets were co-incubated with HUVECs in th...
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Effective wave identification and interference analysis of the seismic reflection method in mines
Through discussion of the time-distance curve characteristics of the direct wave and from the front, side and rear of the reflection waves of the seismic reflection method for advanced exploration in mines, an...